sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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The negroni sbagliato, born in Milan, replaces gin with sparkling wine, giving a gentler, more refreshing character. Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The podcast explains that most consumers are initially drawn to Prosecco for its low price point, which has made this sparkling wine more accessible and therefore widely known. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Each of the five brands below stakes out a different corner of the space, from botanical spritzes to zero-proof sparkling wine made without ever producing alcohol in the first place. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 Drink still wines within two days and sparkling wines within one day for best flavor. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkling wine

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sparkling wine was in 1565

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“Sparkling wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkling%20wine. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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