champagne
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Explore the roots, pronunciation, meanings, and usage of champagne.
It is a word without an obvious prefix, root, or suffix, so it cannot be broken down and remembered using the root-based memorization method like other complex vocabulary.
- Meaning 1A2noun (usually uncountable; countable for types)
a white or pink sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France; in informal general use, a similar sparkling wine
- Meaning 2B2noun (color)
a pale yellow, golden-beige, or grayish-yellow color
- Meaning 3B2adjective
pale yellow, golden-beige, or grayish-yellow in color
Phonetic symbols
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
Pronunciation notes
- Stress the second syllable: cham-PAGNE.
- The initial ch is pronounced /ʃ/, as in shop, not /tʃ/ as in chair.
- The written g is silent, and the ending -agne is pronounced /eɪn/.
- Champagne rhymes with campaign.
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Common collocations
Reusable word combinations for speaking and writing.
- bottle of champagneMeaning 1
the quantity of champagne contained in one bottle
They chilled a bottle of champagne before dinner.
- glass of champagneMeaning 1
one serving of champagne
He raised a glass of champagne to the newlyweds.
- champagne receptionMeaning 1
a formal event at which champagne is served
The awards ceremony began with a champagne reception.
- champagne toastMeaning 1
a ceremonial drink of champagne to honor or celebrate someone
We made a champagne toast to the successful project.
- champagne fluteMeaning 1
a tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne
The waiter poured the wine into a champagne flute.
- champagne corkMeaning 1
the stopper removed from a bottle of champagne
The champagne cork popped loudly.
Grammar patterns
Common frames that show how the word fits into a sentence.
some + champagneMeaning 1Use champagne as an uncountable noun when referring to an unspecified amount.
Would you like some champagne?
a glass/bottle of + champagneMeaning 1Use a measure phrase to express a specific serving or quantity.
She ordered a glass of champagne.
adjective + champagne or plural champagnesMeaning 1Champagne is countable when referring to a type or variety.
The menu includes two vintage champagnes.
champagne + nounMeaning 3Use champagne before a noun to describe its color.
She chose champagne satin shoes.
Examples
- Meaning 1A2a white or pink sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France; in informal general use, a similar sparkling wine
They opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate their engagement.
The wine is commonly served on special occasions.
- Meaning 1A2a white or pink sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France; in informal general use, a similar sparkling wine
The restaurant offers several fine champagnes.
The plural refers to different types or producers of champagne.
- Meaning 2B2a pale yellow, golden-beige, or grayish-yellow color
The designer chose champagne for the bedroom walls.
Champagne is used as the name of a color.
- Meaning 3B2pale yellow, golden-beige, or grayish-yellow in color
She wore a champagne silk dress to the reception.
Champagne describes the pale golden-beige color of the dress.
Usage notes
- As a drink, champagne is mainly uncountable; the plural champagnes refers to types, varieties, or producers.
- In precise wine contexts, capitalized Champagne is reserved for wine from the Champagne region of France; sparkling wine is the broader term.
- The word is neutral in register but is strongly associated with celebrations, formal occasions, and luxury.
- The color senses occur mainly in fashion, interior design, and product descriptions.
Common mistakes
two champagne
two glasses of champagne
Use a measure word when counting individual servings.
a bottle champagne
a bottle of champagne
The measure phrase requires of.
This champagne was made in Spain.
This sparkling wine was made in Spain.
In precise usage, Champagne refers to wine from the Champagne region of France.
Confusing words
- sparkling wine
- the broad term for wine containing bubbles; Champagne is one specific regional type
- prosecco
- an Italian sparkling wine, not Champagne
- cava
- a Spanish sparkling wine, not Champagne
- bubbly
- an informal word for champagne or other sparkling wine
- champaign
- a rare noun meaning flat, open country; it has the same pronunciation but a different spelling and meaning
30-second recall3 questions
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Recall the meaning
champagne
Answernoun (usually uncountable; countable for types) · a white or pink sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France; in informal general use, a similar sparkling wine
Recall the collocation
the quantity of champagne contained in one bottle
Answerbottle of champagne
They chilled a bottle of champagne before dinner.
Correct the sentence
two champagne
Answertwo glasses of champagne
Use a measure word when counting individual servings.