noun
Chianti
kih-ANTIH
Chianti (noun) means a dry red wine traditionally made in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Example: “They ordered a bottle of chianti to go with the pasta.”
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A dry red wine traditionally made in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy.
"They ordered a bottle of chianti to go with the pasta."
"Good chianti pairs well with tomato-based Italian dishes."
How to use Chianti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic Italian red wine, named after the region it comes from.
Common pairings
a bottle of chianti
chianti classico
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Etymology
Named after Chianti, the hilly wine-producing region of Tuscany; the place name itself likely traces back to an ancient Etruscan word.
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What does “Chianti” mean?
The word “Chianti” means a dry red wine traditionally made in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. In plain terms, a classic Italian red wine, named after the region it comes from.
How do you pronounce “Chianti”?
“Chianti” is pronounced kih-ANTIH (/kiˈɑnti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chianti” in a sentence?
Here is “Chianti” used in a sentence: “They ordered a bottle of chianti to go with the pasta.”
What part of speech is “Chianti”?
“Chianti” is a noun.
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