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

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

She lives with her family in Chantilly, Virginia, located in Loudoun County.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

At one point, Jurado left the room and returned with a purple-frosted Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods that read, “Yay Team Ysabel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Once the design had been approved, the master carpenter and his apprentices, along with one hundred and fifty laborers, were sent into the forest of Chantilly.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay