Definition of "champagne" in English

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

2. (countable, uncountable, informal) Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise.

   • I’ve been saving an excellent Brazilian champagne for a special occasion.

3. (countable, uncountable, informal) Any sparkling white wine.

4. (countable) A glass of champagne.

5. (countable) A very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.

6. (heraldry) (An ordinary occupying) the base of the shield, either flat-topped (like the chief at the top of the shield) or curved (as in a mount or trimount).

   • Alternative forms: champaine, champain

adjective

1. Of a very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.

2. (heraldry) Alternative form of champaine.

verb

1. (transitive) To ply or treat with champagne.

2. (intransitive) To drink champagne.