cognac

noun

co·​gnac ˈkōn-ˌyak 

also ˈkȯn-

or ˈkän-

variants often Cognac

: a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime distilled from white wine

Examples of cognac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The escargot de Bourgogne, finished with garlic herb butter and cognac, leans into French brasserie culture in a way that feels right for the address. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

The polished-looking accessory comes in three timeless colors—black, taupe, and cognac—and features a thin adjustable strap that can be worn as a crossbody or belt bag for hands-free, stylish travel. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

The Office Romance star paired the beige ensemble with a cognac leather-and-linen handbag by the designer, a pair of diamond huggie earrings, and a hemp-blend hat with an impressive, wide brim. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026

The woven exterior adds texture to plain outfits, and the cognac color is simple to pair with summer outfits. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Cognac, France

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cognac

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• comeback
• cutback
• dieback

Kids Definition

cognac

noun

co·​gnac ˈkōn-ˌyak 

often capitalized

: a French brandy

Etymology

named for Cognac, town in France in and near which it is made