sparkling wine
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sparkling wine
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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Thirsty for a sparkling wine to add to your bar?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
That’s a good time to go through their gifts and spend a Saturday afternoon drinking sparkling wine or lemonade and writing thank-you cards.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, even the U.S. acknowledges that Champagne can generally refer only to sparkling wine from a specific region of France.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
The deal means Italian-style sparkling wine made in Australia can still be sold as prosecco domestically though the name will be phased out over 10 years for exports.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 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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