Chardonnay
American-
a white grape used in winemaking.
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a dry white wine made with this grape.
noun
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a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world
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any of various white wines made from this grape
Etymology
Origin of Chardonnay
From the French word chardon(n)ay
Example Sentences
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The other 10% he kept for his own brand, Balletto Vineyards, which sells Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2025
The Chardonnay is made with “a blend of lightly oaked, California Chardonnay wine, delicately sweet Chardonnay grape juice, and a touch of natural Pumpkin Spice flavoring,” per TJ’s.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
Among those at the event who had tasted Roberts’ wines was Jeff Woolson, a longtime family friend who described the Chardonnay as “not buttery but really minerally and clean.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2025
In the lineup of award show season, the Golden Globes stands out for some stars — in part because it’s not the kind of show with lukewarm Chardonnay on the table.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
I apologize and do what she asks while she struggles to open a slippery bottle of cold Chardonnay.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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