prosecco

noun

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

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Come evening, sip a spritz or a prosecco in one of the elegant cafes fronting the piazza. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025 Be sure to use prosecco or another dry sparkling wine, as the Cheerwine is sweet enough in this drink. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 The popular cocktail contains a handful of simple ingredients: St-Germain elderflower liqueur (naturally), Martini prosecco, soda water and mint and lime for a garnish. Erin Clements, People.com, 21 May 2025 This body wash smells sweet and floral—with sparkling notes of pink prosecco, quince, and peonies—and is infused with pro-vitamins. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for prosecco

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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“Prosecco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecco. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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