white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

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Bouillon cubes dissolved in white wine and milk lend an incredibly savory flavor, which is accompanied by Parmesan and pepper. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Visit a txakoli vineyard to learn about and taste the region's unique white wine. Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 The image featured a glass of white wine next to a cup of green juice that was partially drunk. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025 In an adorable scene shot in G Flip’s studio, the couple canoodle, sip white wine, and preview a track off the singer-songwriter’s new album Dream Ride. Samantha Allen, Them., 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white wine

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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