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sparkling wine

American  

noun

  1. a wine that is naturally carbonated by a second fermentation.


sparkling wine British  

noun

  1. a wine made effervescent by carbon dioxide gas, introduced artificially or produced naturally by secondary fermentation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sparkling wine

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

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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

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

The apothecary-themed menu includes creative cocktails like the Keefer 75, a refreshing blend of gin infused with dragonfruit, lavender, lemon and sparkling wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

They knew the best doors for easy pickup, provided cold beverages — sparkling wine, coffee, and water — and had a great playlist.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

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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