prosecco

noun

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

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But prosecco isn’t her only favorite—she and Prince William are said to have served a specialty punch at their 2011 wedding—a blend of vodka, Champagne, and passion fruit. Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026 Make sure there are stops for swimming and snorkeling, and that the prosecco and snacks are included. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Also at the property is a winery where the near-extinct Dorona grape, resurrected by Gianluca Bisol of the Bisol prosecco family. Jenn Rice, Vogue, 20 May 2026 Beau Bottles easy-to-use decorative bottle wraps transform champagne, prosecco and wine bottles into beautiful gift-ready presentations in under 60 seconds – just slip on and apply heat with a hair dryer. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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