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

Examples of white wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a good idea for simple white wines or everyday rosés. — Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Succulent shrimp meet linguine in a delicate sauce of garlic, white wine, and lemon, balanced by a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026

Pour the white wine over the cod and vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes more, until the wine has reduced slightly and the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Cooking vinegars include red and white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white wine

• alkaline
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