Cava

American  

[kah-vuh] / ˈkɑ və /

noun

1. (often lowercase) a dry, sparkling white table wine produced in northeastern Spain.

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cava British  

/ ˈkɑːvə /

noun

1. a Spanish sparkling wine produced by a method similar to that used for champagne

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Etymology

Origin of cava

from Spanish

Example Sentences

Jose Lopez, a bartender at La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico pavilion, said it’s easy to tell who comes to the bar to learn about tequila and Mexican culture and who’s just there to drink.

From The Wall Street Journal

After years of rapid expansion and strong same-store sales, chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cava Group, Sweetgreen, and Shake Shack entered 2025 with rich valuations for continued growth.

From Barron's

Wineries like Decantos Vinícola invite visitors in to learn about nontraditional techniques like gravity-flow winemaking, while Vena Cava—a whimsical facility built from salvaged old boats—specializes in natural wine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat who has served as county mayor since 2020, has worked closely with municipal leaders throughout this period of growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

More akin to a Cava than a famous Champagne.

From The Wall Street Journal