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 recipe stars a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, vodka, and cold, crisp white wine. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Rather than focusing exclusively on Missouri wineries this year, organizers opted for one distributor to simplify operations while still offering a broad selection of red and white wines from multiple countries. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 These aura nails fade from rosé pink to Aperol orange and a mellow, easy-sipping white wine. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Clams, sausage, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, butter, white wine and bright lemon steam together inside foil packets until smoky, briny and deeply flavorful. Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jul. 2026.

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