prosecco

noun

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

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Cocktail Mixer: Stir it into prosecco, mojitos, or homemade mocktails. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025 But St-Germain, which was acquired by liquor giant Bacardi in 2013, has been perhaps the biggest proponent of the cocktail that mixes elderflower liqueur with prosecco, sparkling water and mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish. John Kell, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Swap out the soda for prosecco—or go darker with a splash of sweet vermouth for Negroni vibes. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2025 The spritz no longer refers only to Aperol with prosecco. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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