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 Beyond that, four of the taps are dedicated to red wine, three to white wine, and one to prosecco—in addition to one root beer tap and one water tap for anyone looking for a nonalcoholic drink to sip on. Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 There is also a Sunday brunch buffet (until 1:30 p.m., 65 francs) which comes with a glass of prosecco. Noele Illien, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024 Pair with your mainstay mojito or spice up that of-the-moment Hugo Spritz—the refreshing sweetness goes perfectly with the drink’s elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and lime combo. Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023 Any establishment that offers a free glass of prosecco while waiting for your seat is top-notch in my book, but the food sealed the deal. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024 House cocktails include Purple Rain made with gin, St. Germain, lavender syrup and lemon juice, and Queen Spritz made with aperol, angostura bitters, peach bitters and prosecco. Cocktail prices range from $10-$14. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2024 Add two parts pomegranate juice and one part Campari, ish, plus prosecco to finish. Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 12 Nov. 2023 It's made with prosecco, elderflower liqueur, fresh mint, and lime. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Echoes are heard in chardonnays and rieslings, sémillons and proseccos. Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2023

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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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“Prosecco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecco. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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