Chablis

noun

Cha·​blis sha-ˈblē How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blē
plural Chablis sha-ˈblēz How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blēz
1
: a dry sharp white burgundy wine
2
: a semidry soft white California wine

Examples of Chablis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buy Now: $166 Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Burgundy Christian Moreau has been an ambassador for Chablis for many years. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023 In total there are around 60,000 hectares (as a comparison, Bordeaux is around 110,000 ha and Chablis 5,800 ha). Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Chablis, town in France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chablis was in 1664

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“Chablis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chablis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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