prosecco

noun

pro·​sec·​co prō-ˈse-kō How to pronounce prosecco (audio)
plural proseccos
: a dry Italian sparkling wine

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Franciacorta is often aged longer than prosecco, giving it a more complex flavor profile. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 There are wines a plenty, and chilled champagnes and prosecco to pair with the tuna tartar, crispy fish cakes, and handmade seafood taglioni. Mariette Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024 The Associated Press American importers stockpiling prosecco ROME -- American importers have been stockpiling prosecco as a hedge against the effects of possible European Union tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, wine industry data show. arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025 This cocktail is gin, lemon juice and simple syrup topped with prosecco. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prosecco

Word History

Etymology

Italian, a grape variety, probably from Prosecco (Prosek), town near Trieste

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prosecco was in 1881

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“Prosecco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecco. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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