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

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Add the white wine, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 3 minutes; remove from heat and cool completely. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Take your pick among the almost limitless permutations of red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, pet-nat wine, ancestral wine, orange wine, biodynamic wine, vegan wine, and more. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026 Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar flavor the mayonnaise for the creamy dressing. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 After guests whet their palate with the initial sparkling wine, the Cristaldi team brings out a sweet white wine. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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