Chantilly

American  

[shan-til-ee, shahn-tee-yee] / ʃænˈtɪl i, ʃɑ̃ tiˈyi /

noun

1. a town in N France, N of Paris: lace manufacture.

2. Also called Chantilly lace.  (sometimes lowercase) a delicate silk, linen, or synthetic bobbin lace, in black or white, scalloped along one edge and often having an outlined design of scrolls or vases or baskets of flowers, widely used for bridal gowns and evening gowns.

3. a dessert topping of whipped cream, sweetening, and flavoring, especially vanilla.

4. Also called Chantilly sauce.  mousseline.

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adjective

1. (of cream) whipped and flavored, especially with vanilla.

2. (of food) prepared or served with whipped cream.

   strawberries Chantilly.

Chantilly British  

/ ʃɑ̃tiji, ʃænˈtɪlɪ /

noun

1. a town in N France, near the Forest of Chantilly formerly famous for lace and porcelain. Pop: 10 902 (1999)

2. Also called: Tiffany.  a breed of medium-sized cat with silky semi-long hair

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adjective

1. (of cream) lightly sweetened and whipped

Example Sentences

By one metric, the venue competition is basically a tie: The Smithsonian said it attracts about 1.2 million visitors a year to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy hangar in Chantilly, Va., where Discovery is now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The black felt bicorne was presented to the media on Thursday and will be exhibited at the Chateau de Chantilly, north of Paris, later in the year.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But they also thrive in desserts: chestnut-infused Chantilly cream, passionfruit swirled into meringue or roasted fruit purées layered with tangy cheeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

Hodgson entered a room at England’s base at Chantilly with the words: “I don’t really know what I’m doing here.”

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

Reba was so relieved to see her that she grabbed her, knocking Chantilly and Bandit to the floor.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison