champagne

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a single glass of champagne.

n. a metonymic use referring to a single serving or glass of the wine.

“Would you like a champagne before we sit down for dinner?”

“The waiter circulated through the gallery offering a champagne to each attendee as they arrived.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

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.

“The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft champagne.”

“The interior designer suggested champagne for the upholstery to maintain a neutral yet sophisticated palette.”

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.

“She wore a beautiful champagne dress to the awards ceremony.”

“The bride chose a champagne silk for her bridesmaids' gowns rather than a traditional bright white.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary · Informal

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.

“They spent the whole evening champagning at the rooftop bar.”

“The hosts proceeded to champagne their guests throughout the gala, ensuring no glass remained empty for long.”