Champaign

Pronunciation: /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

Definitions of champaign

noun a type of sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a bottle of champaign for the party.

A2 She celebrated her birthday with a glass of champaign.

B1 The champaign was served in elegant flutes at the wedding reception.

B2 The champaign region in France is known for producing high-quality sparkling wine.

C1 The sommelier recommended a vintage champaign to pair with the seafood dish.

C2 The prestigious event featured a tasting of rare and expensive champaigns from around the world.

Examples of champaign in a Sentence

formal The guests at the gala were served champaign as they mingled and networked.

informal Let's pop open a bottle of champaign to celebrate!

slang I'm feeling fancy, let's drink some champers!

figurative Her success in the competition was like winning a bottle of champaign.

Grammatical Forms of champaign

• past tense: champagned
• plural: champagnes
• comparative: more champagne
• superlative: most champagne
• present tense: champaigns
• future tense: will champaign
• perfect tense: has champagned
• continuous tense: is champaigning
• singular: champaign
• positive degree: champaign
• infinitive: to champaign
• gerund: champaigning
• participle: champagned

Origin and Evolution of champaign

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'champaign' originated from the Old French word 'champagne' which means open country or countryside.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'champaign' evolved to refer to a flat, open expanse of land, particularly in reference to a plain or a level area. In modern usage, 'champaign' is often used to describe a flat, open area of land, typically used in the context of geography or agriculture.