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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The crisp white wine is extremely versatile and is the perfect complement to this s'more-like sandwich cookie that boasts many flavors. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Like dry vermouth or white wine, Lillet Rosé can also be used to add depth to pan sauces, soups, and more. Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 All this shrimp dish is missing is a crusty baguette, a leafy side salad, and a cold glass of white wine. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 The Domaine was the first white wine McIlroy ever liked. Ryan Brennan april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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