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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Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 This soup pairs well with a crisp, high-acid white wine like Rombauer Vineyards 2023 Sauvignon Blanc ( $28 ). Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 Cooking the pasta in sautéed shallots, white wine, butter, oil, and vegetable broth instead of water helps develop the flavor of this dish. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

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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 1 Mar. 2026.

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