champagnenoun [ U ]
uk/ʃæmˈpeɪn/us/ʃæmˈpeɪn/UK old-fashioned informal champersA2 an expensive white or pink fizzy (= with bubbles) wine made in the Champagne area of Eastern France, or, more generally, any similar wine. Champagne is often drunk to celebrate something:
We always celebrate our wedding anniversary with a bottle of champagne.
The champagne corks were popping (= bottles of champagne were opened) when Guy got his new job.
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- We feasted on smoked salmon and champagne.
- I could hear the champagne fizz as he poured it into my glass.
- The champagne had caused his face to flush.
- You can take it as a given that there will be champagne at the wedding.
- Shall we go halves on a bottle of champagne?
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