sauvignon blanc

noun

sau·​vi·​gnon blanc ˌsō-vēn-ˈyän-ˈbläŋk  ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ 

: a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley

Examples of sauvignon blanc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Laster notes that sauvignon blanc has been seeing an uptick among passenger requests onboard, red wine—across the board, regardless of varietal—is still the strongest performer. —Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Rats can distinguish between Riesling and sauvignon blanc. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

The same people who enjoy pinot gris and sauvignon blanc tend to like chenin as well, said Selland Family Restaurants CEO Josh Nelson. —Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025

For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend. —Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, white sauvignon (variety of grape)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sauvignon blanc

• antitank
• interbank
• mountebank
• riverbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank
• drank
• flank