champagne

CEFRC1

/ʃæmˈpeɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A fizzy white wine from the Champagne region of France.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A surname from French.

Examples

  • Jon's arrival was a cue for more champagne.

  • I'll take a glass of champagne.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

  2. A glass of champagne.

  3. Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise.

More examples

In context

  • The champagne cork popped out.

  • I’ve been saving an excellent Brazilian champagne for a special occasion.

  • Alternative forms: champaine, champain

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French Champagne. Doublet of Campania.