cognac

noun

co·​gnac

ˈkōn-ˌyak,

 also  ˈkȯn-,

or

ˈkän- 

often capitalized

: 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

Take the Yuanyang Martini, an espresso martini with black sesame and black tea or Red Robe, featuring cognac, bourbon, oolong tea and white miso. —Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025

All of her creations are made with spirits — whiskey, cognac, gin and vodka — aromatic plants and less sugar. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025

Crafted with cognac, aged rum, lemon, banana liqueur, and a miso-ginger syrup, this cocktail dances between sophistication and satire—just like the Lilliputians themselves. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Habit Rouge, the sophisticated fragrance from Guerlain, is celebrating its 60th birthday by partnering with Hennessy to infuse the classic scent with a taste of cognac. —Air Mail, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Cognac, France

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cognac

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

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