sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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Limoux, often celebrated for sparkling wine, quietly produces still whites with impressive freshness and ageing potential. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Use sparkling wine for a simple and refreshing Lemon-Basil Spritzer. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 In the Windsor Enclosure, the entry-level ticket for the event, guests can bring their own picnic lunch and a bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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