Champagne Definition, Pronunciation & Usage

Meaning 1：sparkling wine from France (Champagne)

Champagne 🔊

/ʃæmˈpeɪn/

A sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, often used for celebrations like parties or weddings.

Champagne celebration with golden bubbly in tall glasses

sparkling wine from France 🔊

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/ˈspɑːrklɪŋ waɪn frəm fræns/

A type of sparkling wine produced exclusively in the Champagne region of France, typically associated with celebrations.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From the Champagne region in France; Latin 'campania' meaning 'plain'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'champ' (winner) + 'pagne' (pain) – victorious celebration over hardship.

📖 Example

We raised our glasses for a champagne toast at the birthday party. 🔊 We raised our glasses for a champagne toast at the birthday party.

🔗 Collocations

champagne flute – A tall narrow glass used for drinking champagne.

champagne toast – A ceremonial drink of champagne to honor someone or an occasion.

champagne bottle – A bottle containing champagne, typically sealed with a cork and wire cage.

🔄 Synonyms

sparkling wine (n.) – Any wine with carbonation, including champagne.

bubbly (n. (informal)) – An informal term for champagne or sparkling wine.

fizz (n.) – A type of sparkling wine, often used informally.

🚫 Antonyms

still wine (n.) – Wine without carbonation.

📖 Cultural Story

The name derives from the Champagne region, whose Latin name 'Campania' meant 'plain'. The sparkling method was developed there in the 17th century by Dom Pérignon.