Chardonnay

[ shahr-dn-ey; French shar-daw-ne ]
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  1. a white grape used in winemaking.

  2. a dry white wine made with this grape.

Origin of Chardonnay

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From the French word chardon(n)ay

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.

    The best wines for Thanksgiving | Rachel King | November 21, 2020 | Fortune

British Dictionary definitions for Chardonnay

Chardonnay

/ (ˈʃɑːdəˌneɪ) /


noun(sometimes not capital)
  1. a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world

  2. any of various white wines made from this grape

Origin of Chardonnay

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French

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