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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In one snapshot, the couple posed at a table with a scenic view, while enjoying glasses of white wine. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026 Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 This one features a creamy, Parmesan-white wine sauce with juicy steak bites and a garlic bread-esque panko topping, as well, to give it a little more oomph and a little crunch. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 The two women start to hang out again like college pals, gossiping and hip-hip dancing and — always – splitting a bottle of white wine. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2026.

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