noun
Champagne
sham-PAYN
noun
1
A sparkling white wine traditionally made in the Champagne region of France using a specific fermentation method.
"They popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate the new year."
2
Loosely, any sparkling white wine, or a glass of it.
"The waiter poured everyone a glass of champagne before the toast."
3
A pale, brownish-gold color resembling the wine.
"The bridesmaids wore dresses in champagne."
How to Use Champagne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe celebratory sparkling wine from France, or the pale gold color that shares its name.
Common mistake
Strictly speaking, only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region under French law can be called "champagne" — other countries' versions are technically just "sparkling wine," though the word is used loosely in everyday speech.
Common pairings
pop the champagne
a glass of champagne
champagne toast
champagne colored
Word Forms
champagned past tense, champagnes plural, champagnes singular
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Etymology
Named after Champagne, the historic region of northeastern France where the wine originated.