Chianti

noun

Chi·​an·​ti kē-ˈän-tē How to pronounce Chianti (audio)
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: a dry usually red wine from the Tuscany region of Italy
also : a similar wine made elsewhere

Examples of Chianti in a Sentence

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But 10 years after the creation of a top-tier Chianti designation—Chianti Classico Gran Selezione—the region is really hitting its stride. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024 In a city where dining out is counted among the top things to do (if not the top thing to do), finding a spot to enjoy a meal in New York City is about as easy as sourcing a Chianti in a wine shop. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from the Chianti region, Italy

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chianti was in 1833

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“Chianti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chianti. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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