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 Classic Italian Leather Tote is available in black and cognac, both of which pair well with any airport outfit. —Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

The brown and cognac shades would be particularly alluring paired with a neutral linen set or breezy dress, and the maritime shell charms are perfect for summer. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Seven of the 12 Gold Outstanding medalists carried age statements ranging from 12 to 21 years, proof that increasingly sophisticated maturation programs are letting rum compete head-on with premium whisky and cognac. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The split base of cognac and Jamaican rum is enhanced with a touch of banana syrup, plus a splash of Boon Boona coffee bitters made by the neighboring restaurant/bar Lady Jaye. —Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 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