prosecco

noun

pro·​sec·​co prō-ˈse-kō How to pronounce prosecco (audio)
plural proseccos
: a dry Italian sparkling wine

Examples of prosecco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That Basque butter cake though, exquisitely rich on its own, crowned recently with a blueberry compote and plated on a prosecco sabayon cloud, stands as the perfect dessert of choice, and will change seasonally. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024 The property takes pampering seriously, and guests are greeted with a glass of prosecco and receive deliveries of fresh beignets and French-press coffee every morning. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 16 Oct. 2024 Like the cocktail it’s inspired by, this candle’s scent profile also has a dash of bitters and a splash of prosecco. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 The brand, created in partnership with GALLO, proudly debuts its new sparkling rosé, which blends expressive red and citrus fruit characteristics with the aromatic and refreshingly crisp profile of prosecco. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prosecco 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, a grape variety, probably from Prosecco (Prosek), town near Trieste

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prosecco was in 1881

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Cite this Entry

“Prosecco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecco. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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