noun
Chablis
sha-BLEE
Chablis (noun) means a dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes in the Chablis region of France. Example: “They ordered a bottle of chilled Chablis to go with the oysters.”
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A dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes in the Chablis region of France.
"They ordered a bottle of chilled Chablis to go with the oysters."
"Chablis is known for its crisp, mineral taste."
How to use Chablis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crisp, dry white wine named after the French town where it originates.
Common pairings
bottle of Chablis
chilled Chablis
a glass of Chablis
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Etymology
Named after the French town of Chablis, in Burgundy, where the wine is produced.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Chablis” mean?
The word “Chablis” means a dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes in the Chablis region of France. In plain terms, a crisp, dry white wine named after the French town where it originates.
How do you pronounce “Chablis”?
“Chablis” is pronounced sha-BLEE (/ʃaˈbliː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chablis” in a sentence?
Here is “Chablis” used in a sentence: “They ordered a bottle of chilled Chablis to go with the oysters.”
What part of speech is “Chablis”?
“Chablis” is a noun.
Where does the word “Chablis” come from?
The word “Chablis” comes from French. Named after the French town of Chablis, in Burgundy, where the wine is produced.
