sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Dry sparkling wine: Any dry (aka brut) sparkling wine will help the Holiday Jewel shine. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 Nearly a quarter of those surveyed reported consuming sparkling wine at least twice per week. Michelle Williams, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Additional $12 Mimosas, sparkling wine and Peach Bellinis are $12 each. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024 Ferrari Trento sparkling wine will be poured in the lounge, of course. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sparkling wine 

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparkling wine was in 1565

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“Sparkling wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkling%20wine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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