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

Feybaul Hardside 2-piece Carry-on Set The Feybaul carry-on set comes in ivory with brown accents and all black, as well as champagne, orange, pink, purple, and bright white, all with black accents. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025

Following the vows, newlyweds are then whisked off for a celebratory champagne toast and cake. —Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Spoelstra, who was doused by champagne by his players after winning his 800th game Wednesday, marveled at Herro’s efficiency so quickly after returning. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025

The concert, also featuring Ray Ushikubo on violin, Carson Rick on viola and Allan Hon on cello, will be introduced by musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano and followed by a Q&A with the musicians and a high tea buffet with French champagne. —La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Champagne, France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for champagne

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

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