noun

Cava

Cava (noun) means a Spanish sparkling white wine made using the same traditional method as champagne. Example: “They served chilled cava as an aperitif before the tapas arrived.”

noun

A Spanish sparkling white wine made using the same traditional method as champagne.

"They served chilled cava as an aperitif before the tapas arrived."

"Cava is often a cheaper alternative to champagne at celebrations."

How to use Cava

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Spanish fizzy white wine, similar in style to champagne but usually cheaper.

Easily confused with

champagne →

Common pairings

a glass of cava chilled cava cava and orange juice

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They served chilled _____ as an aperitif before the tapas arrived.

Etymology

From Catalan cava, literally "wine cellar" — the underground cellars where the wine is aged.

Origin: Catalan

Rhymes for Cava

Ava lava Java Sava Nava guava brava slava baklava balaclava Bratislava

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cava” mean?

The word “Cava” means a Spanish sparkling white wine made using the same traditional method as champagne. In plain terms, a Spanish fizzy white wine, similar in style to champagne but usually cheaper.

How do you use “Cava” in a sentence?

Here is “Cava” used in a sentence: “They served chilled cava as an aperitif before the tapas arrived.”

What part of speech is “Cava”?

“Cava” is a noun.

Where does the word “Cava” come from?

The word “Cava” comes from Catalan. From Catalan cava, literally "wine cellar" — the underground cellars where the wine is aged.