champagne

noun

cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān How to pronounce champagne (audio)
variants or less commonly Champagne
1
: a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France
also : a similar wine made elsewhere
2
: a pale orange yellow to light grayish-yellowish brown

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Travelers can tour the farm, taste fresh caviar and enjoy perfectly paired vodka and champagne. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 In front of Bacon is an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne. Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 Her makeup consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush and a glossy mauve lip. Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 Those wanting to elevate the experience can order champagne, an idea that Victoria James, the executive beverage director, came up with that further distinguishes Coqodaq from your typical fried chicken spot. Rachel Dube, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for champagne 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Champagne, France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of champagne was in 1664

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“Champagne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/champagne. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

champagne

noun
cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān How to pronounce champagne (audio)
: a white sparkling wine

Geographical Definition

Champagne

geographical name

Cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān How to pronounce Champagne (audio)
historic region and former province of northeastern France west of Lorraine and north of Burgundy; capital Troyes

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