champagne
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a French white wine with bubbles, often drunk at parties or weddings to celebrate something special.
n.a sparkling white wine produced in the Champagne region of France according to specific quality standards.
Simple“We opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate her new job.”
In context“The guests toasted the couple with vintage champagne served in elegant crystal flutes.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the liquid; countable when referring to a specific bottle or glass.
Synonymssparkling winebubbly - 02 B1 Intermediate
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a very light brownish-gold colour, like the wine.
n.a pale, yellowish-beige or brownish-gold colour resembling the appearance of the wine.
Simple“The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft champagne.”
In context“The interior designer suggested champagne for the upholstery to maintain a neutral yet sophisticated palette.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a very light brownish-gold colour.
adj.denoting a pale brownish-gold colour; typically used in fashion or interior design contexts.
Simple“She wore a beautiful champagne dress to the awards ceremony.”
In context“The bride chose a champagne silk for her bridesmaids' gowns rather than a traditional bright white.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun.
- 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to drink champagne or to serve it to someone else.
v.to consume champagne or to provide it to others, often in a social or celebratory context.
Simple“They spent the whole evening champagning at the rooftop bar.”
In context“The hosts proceeded to champagne their guests throughout the gala, ensuring no glass remained empty for long.”
UsageCan be used transitively (to champagne someone) or intransitively.
Borrowed from French Champagne. Doublet of Campania.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.