sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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Under the trade deal, Australian producers of prosecco, traditionally a sparkling wine from northern Italy, will be banned from using the name on exports 10 years after the pact takes effect. ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 For years the French 75 was served on the rocks in a tall glass, essentially a Tom Collins with the soda water swapped for sparkling wine. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 Let infuse for 20 minutes or so, then combine with honey syrup, lemon juice and sparkling wine. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026 Includes a glass of sparkling wine. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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