prosecco

noun

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

Examples of prosecco in a Sentence

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Drink specials will include a bloody mary featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a mimosa and a Garrison Brothers southern socialite, crafted with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon, aperol, Reàl strawberry, Bittermens Burlesque Bitters and Lunetta prosecco. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Ease your way into the evening with an aperitivo at the Terrace Bar, which serves some wildly inventive cocktails as well as subtle twists on the classics, like a Tuscan Spritz with Amaro Santoni, prosecco, soda water, and rosemary. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Top with prosecco or Champagne. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Whereas a prosecco delivers a lighter, crisper fizz, a red Lambrusco might layer on more structure and earthiness. Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 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 Mar. 2026.

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