Synonyms for

Champagne

Verb / ʃæˈmpeɪn / Another word for champagne — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Champagne is a type of sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France.

Synonyms & similar words

bubbly champagneardenne champagne bubbly fizz sparkler bubbles champers Cava Prosecco Asti spumante brut sec demi-sec mousseux

Synonyms by register

Formal

sparkling wine bubbly effervescent wine

Informal

bubbly fizz sparkler

Literary

nectar of the gods liquid joy golden bubbles

Antonyms

still wine flat wine table wine non-sparkling wine ordinary wine

Common collocations

  • glass of champagne
  • bottle of champagne
  • celebratory champagne
  • vintage champagne
  • dry champagne
  • sweet champagne
  • champagne flute
  • champagne cork

Word family

noun champagne
adjective champagne

Usage note

While 'champagne' technically refers to sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, it is often used informally to refer to any sparkling wine. For strict accuracy, 'sparkling wine' is a more general term.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a bottle of champagne for our anniversary dinner.
  2. The cork popped and the champagne bubbled over.
  3. The wedding party toasted with glasses of champagne.
  4. She sipped on her glass of champagne and smiled.
  5. The waiter poured champagne into our glasses.

Quotes

  • I only drink champagne when I'm happy, and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty.
  • Come quickly, I am tasting stars!
  • I drink champagne when I win, to celebrate... and I drink champagne when I lose, to console myself.

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