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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Thin the jam with a bit of water or a mild vinegar (like apple cider or white wine vinegar), then use it to coat veggies for grilling or roasting. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026 Rich white wines should generally be consumed within three to five days after opening, with red wine having a similar timeline, Sacco said. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026 Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 Here are the seven best white wines to drink this winter. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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