noun

Chardonnay

shah-duh-NAY

Chardonnay (noun) means a variety of green-skinned grape used to make white wine, or the wine made from it. Example: “She ordered a glass of chilled chardonnay with dinner.”

noun

A variety of green-skinned grape used to make white wine, or the wine made from it.

"She ordered a glass of chilled chardonnay with dinner."

How to use Chardonnay

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA popular white wine grape, and the wine it produces.

Common pairings

a glass of chardonnay oaked chardonnay

Word forms

Chardonnays plural

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Etymology

Named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, believed to be where the grape variety originated.

Synonyms

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chardonnay grape

Rhymes for Chardonnay

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Chardonnay” mean?

The word “Chardonnay” means a variety of green-skinned grape used to make white wine, or the wine made from it. In plain terms, a popular white wine grape, and the wine it produces.

How do you pronounce “Chardonnay”?

“Chardonnay” is pronounced shah-duh-NAY (/ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Chardonnay” in a sentence?

Here is “Chardonnay” used in a sentence: “She ordered a glass of chilled chardonnay with dinner.”

What part of speech is “Chardonnay”?

“Chardonnay” is a noun.