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

Recent Examples on the Web In a country that has given us everything from Prada to prosecco, your destination in Italy really doesn’t matter — but here are three fantastic places to consider. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024 Alongside prosecco and sparkling water, we were offered apple juice in a sippy cup as a welcome drink. Jen Salerno Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2024 His drink is a twist on a classic French 75, and features Pama Pomegranate liqueur, Mathilde Pêche (peach) liqueur, prosecco, and a lemon twist. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 Brat is standing in the DJ booth, while Demure is seated in the VIP section, minding her prosecco. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prosecco 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Prosecco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecco. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.

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