sparkling wine
Americannoun
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sparkling wines
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sparkling wine
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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But, he said, "we got up and, with these 10 people, we set about making the sparkling wine".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
He now has three and a half hectares producing 14 different varieties - red, white and 'pet nat' sparkling wine.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In other words, the people ordering N/A beer, spirit-free cocktails and alcohol-free sparkling wine are often the exact same people ordering IPAs, martinis and Champagne on different occasions.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The global sparkling wine market has continued to grow, reaching nearly $50 billion in 2025, according to analysis from Maximize Market Research, a firm that tracks industry trends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Within moments of his arrival, he finds himself with a glass of sparkling wine in hand, exchanging pleasantries with a former prima ballerina.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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