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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There are 10 cocktails ($14-$18) and two specialty shots (one for $10, three for $25) alongside red and white wines, non-alcoholic drinks and premium whiskey pours and flights from the upstairs back bar. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 In a separate small bowl, add the white wine vinegar. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Add 1 cup dry white wine and another pinch of salt. Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 This will by no means fit into any version of a food pyramid, but my dream dinner involves a bucket of cheese popcorn and a glass of crisp white wine. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

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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 21 Mar. 2026.

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