white wine

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of white wine¹

1250–1300; Middle English; compare French vin blanc

Example Sentences

We ordered what I consider to be the perfect lunch: mussels poached in white wine and herbs, slices of crusty country loaf griddled in olive oil, and a plate of frites with aioli.

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Mr Adams said he was 18 when Pierce invited him over for dinner, but claims the priest gave him "lots of white wine and no food" and touched him inappropriately when the lights went out.

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Its lavish, privately funded $73-million Performing Arts Center is the showpiece, where only white wine is sold, lest a splash of red stain the carpeting.

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It reminds me of Sea Ranch, my favorite place in the world, where I’ll eat oysters and drink white wine and watch the sunset.

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Charissa has a nice glass of white wine, and I have some silly mocktail that isn’t too sweet, because I’m driving.

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