sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Two dozen sparkling wines fizz in glasses. Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 The Duchess of Sussex stunned in an ultra-plunging maroon slip dress while pouring sparkling wine in a post shared on February 21. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026 Italian Proseeco, Spanish Cava, or sparkling wine from any part of the world; all are excellent options. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026 For a special treat, elevate your fondue with sparkling wine or truffles. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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