a region of northeastern France
"The tour guide led us through the vineyards of Champagne to show us how the grapes are grown in that famous French region."
Alternative form of champagne (French sparkling white wine from Champagne made with the méthode champenoise)
"After opening the bottle of authentic champagne, we celebrated our graduation with glasses filled with the crisp, bubbly French wine."
A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.
In plain English: Champagne is a fancy sparkling wine that comes from France and usually tastes sweet with bubbles rising to the top.
"We raised our glasses to toast with champagne after winning the big game."
Usage: Use "champagne" as an uncountable noun when referring to the sparkling wine itself rather than counting individual bottles. Avoid capitalizing it unless you are specifically referencing the geographic region in France where this style originates.
To ply or treat with champagne.
"The host tried to ply each guest with champagne throughout the evening reception."
In plain English: To champagne means to celebrate something exciting by drinking bubbly wine together.
"She decided to champagne her friends after finally getting the promotion she had been waiting for."
Of a very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.
"The old man's hair had turned a soft, champagne shade after years in the sun."
In plain English: Champagne describes something that is very exciting, special, and full of energy.
"The champagne-colored dress looked elegant at the party."
A region and former countship (province) in France.
"The historic champagne region is famous for its lush vineyards, not just for producing sparkling wine."
The word champagne comes directly from the French region of Champagne. It is a doublet of the Latin name Campania, sharing a common ancient root but developing distinct meanings in each language.