sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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The celebration on Sunday was less subdued with players dousing each other in beer and sparkling wine and cigar smoke in the air in the visitors' clubhouse. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 It’s best enjoyed from a window seat with a glass of Trentodoc sparkling wine or a classic Negroni in hand. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 In Chicago, kick off your meal with a zero-proof sparkling wine at Creepies. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Afterwards, attendees are invited to the arts center’s courtyard for a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 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 Sep. 2026.

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