sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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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 The opportunity has even attracted the attention of French producers, with Champagne house Taittinger acquiring land in Kent to make an English sparkling wine. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 High outdoor temperatures require the grapes to be cooled before being gently pressed in stainless steel machines to extract the highest quality free-run juice, a crucial step in sparkling wine production that cannot be rushed. Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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