sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Expect hot dishes, a tapioca station, a generous bread spread, and free-flowing sparkling wine alongside an à la carte menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 That upcoming restaurant is The Shuckers Union, and its menu will feature oysters and sparkling wine. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Breakfast is another culinary experience, with each morning starting with croissants, fruit, a main course, and, yes, sparkling wine. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 The three-day event also included DIY workshops for children and extends to Chandon Winery in Ningxia, LVMH’s sparkling wine estate founded more than 10 years ago. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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