Chardonnay
[ shahr-dn-ey; French shar-daw-ne ]
a white grape used in winemaking.
a dry white wine made with this grape.
Origin of Chardonnay
1From the French word chardon(n)ay
- Also called Pinot Chardonnay.
Words Nearby Chardonnay
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How to use Chardonnay in a sentence
A blend of 91% Chardonnay and 9% Pinot Gris grapes, this smooth bottle of bubbles can be enjoyed on its own or with fruit and cheese.
British Dictionary definitions for Chardonnay
Chardonnay
/ (ˈʃɑːdəˌneɪ) /
noun(sometimes not capital)
a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world
any of various white wines made from this grape
Origin of Chardonnay
1French
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