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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Here, Ina roasts skin-on chicken breasts in a mix of garlicky olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and herbs. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 On Thursdays, The Conroy will serve premium red and white wines, including labels like Caymus, for $20, plus reserve bottles offered at half price. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025 The dish is finished with a decadent, spicy cream sauce formulated with Calabrian chilis, garlic, butter, white wine, cream and marinara. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Speaking of, the fruity flavor of champagne vinegar is my preference, but white wine, apple cider, rice, or even balsamic vinegar will all work instead. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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