white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

Examples of white wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other recipes that recommend using yellow or sweet onions or even shallots, or a mixture of onions, call for a lighter, golden-brown caramelization or use white wine or cognac as the alcohol, as well as other seasonings. —Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

And among women, white wine consumption resulted in a 26% higher overall cancer risk. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 25 Mar. 2025

Lighter cannabis strains, like those with citrusy notes, harmonize beautifully with crisp white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025

Here’s a selection of 20 award-winning white wines that retail for $10 or less, each recognized by major wine competitions with multiple awards for quality and value. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white wine

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