Champagne

/ʃæm'pein/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A region in northeastern France: "Champagne" is a historical region and former province in France, famous for its wine production.
    • A type of sparkling white wine: "Champagne" is a white sparkling wine produced by specific methods in the Champagne region of France. By extension, it can refer to similar sparkling wines produced elsewhere, though these are often legally required to be called something else (e.g., "sparkling wine").
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Region):

    • Reims is a major city in the Champagne region of France.
    • The vineyards of Champagne are world-renowned.

  • Noun (Wine):

    • They celebrated their anniversary with a bottle of champagne.
    • The toast was made with French champagne.
Advanced Usage

  • "Champagne socialist": (idiomatic, often derogatory) A person who espouses socialist ideals while enjoying a wealthy, luxurious lifestyle.

    • Critics accused him of being a champagne socialist.

  • "Champagne taste on a beer budget": (idiomatic) Desiring expensive things one cannot afford.

    • She always orders the most expensive item; she has champagne taste on a beer budget.
Variants and Related Words
  • Champagny (adj): An archaic or poetic adjective meaning "of or relating to Champagne."
  • Champagner (n): The German word for champagne.
  • Champagne flute (n): A tall, narrow stemmed glass used for serving champagne.
  • Sparkling wine (n): The general term for wines with significant carbonation, including but not limited to champagne.
Synonyms
  • Bubbly: (informal) A common synonym for champagne or sparkling wine.
  • Fizz: (informal) Another casual term for sparkling wine.
  • Sparkling wine: The generic term.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Champagne" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends": A humorous toast suggesting one shares the best with true friends.
  • "Like champagne": Used to describe something of high quality, effervescent, or celebratory.
    • Her laughter was like champagne.
Noun
  1. a region of northeastern France
  2. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

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