champagne

noun

cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān 

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

Examples of champagne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The installation, complete with lavish decor and a butler serving champagne, carried on uninterrupted until Jason Lau visited Mona last year. —Elizabeth Fortescue, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024

Of course, the OG meaning of luxury still applies—from spa treatments and private bungalows to butler services and champagne— but, as Mathot illustrates, the landscape of hospitality has caught up to the time. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

For those seeking a luxurious escape, some properties feature spa services or romantic celebration packages that include thoughtful touches like champagne, chocolates, and rose petals for a truly indulgent experience. —Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024

Virginia Beach, Virginia, was the city with the most alcohol orders to hotels, from a six-pack of seltzers to champagne for breakfast. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Champagne, France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

champagne

noun

cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān 

: a white sparkling wine

Geographical Definition

Champagne

geographical name

Cham·​pagne sham-ˈpān 

historic region and former province of northeastern France west of Lorraine and north of Burgundy; capital Troyes