Synonyms

white wine

American

noun

wine having a yellowish to amber color derived from the light-colored grapes used in production, or from dark grapes whose skins, pulp, and seeds have been removed before fermentation.

Etymology

Origin of white wine

1250–1300; Middle English; compare French vin blanc

Example Sentences

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A splash of white wine or rice vinegar sharpens the whole skillet, lifting the richness without thinning it.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

It is still a late-night working culture where the line between what's social and what's professional can be blurred, and power swirls around along with the warm white wine.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

When asked in 2018 by TV host Ellen DeGeneres what she would bring to a dinner party, she showed no hesitation in replying "white wine", before adding her preferences: "Sancerre, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc."

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Cranberries from a family farm in New Jersey, flavored with orange juice, vanilla, dry white wine and the surprising pop of mustard seeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

She was nervous, I could tell—not just because a fresh cashew tasted nothing like white wine but also because her voice was lower than usual.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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