White Wine: Meaning, Types and How to Pair

Meaning 1：white wine (White Wine)

White Wine 🔊

/ˌwaɪt ˈwaɪn/

An alcoholic drink made from grapes that are usually green or yellow, with a light color and often a crisp taste.

white wine 🔊

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/ˌwaɪt ˈwaɪn/

An alcoholic beverage made from fermented green or yellow grapes, resulting in a light color and often a crisp, refreshing taste.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Compound of 'white' (color) + 'wine' (fermented grape drink).

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a white dress at a wedding, sipping chilled white wine with a smile.

📖 Example

We ordered fish, so let's get a bottle of white wine to go with it. 🔊 We ordered fish, so let's get a bottle of white wine to go with it.

🔗 Collocations

dry white wine – a white wine with low residual sugar

chilled white wine – white wine served cold, usually between 7-12°C

white wine vinegar – vinegar made from fermented white wine

🔄 Synonyms

light wine (n.) – any wine with a pale color, including white wine

pale wine (n.) – another term for white wine, emphasizing its light hue

🚫 Antonyms

red wine (n.) – wine made from dark-colored grapes, usually with a deeper color and bolder flavor

📖 Cultural Story

White wine originated in ancient Georgia and the Mediterranean. It became a staple in Western dining, often paired with lighter foods like fish and poultry.