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Definition of chardonnay

chardonnay

/ˌʃɑːrdəˈneɪ/
char · don · nay
Plural:chardonnays
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chardonnay Lexical Profile

chardonnay Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A dry, medium- to full-bodied white wine made from the green-skinned chardonnay grape, celebrated for styles ranging from crisp and mineral-driven to rich and oak-aged.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a chilled glass of chardonnay to pair with the roasted halibut."

2

A widely cultivated green-skinned grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera that originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France and is used to produce white wines and sparkling wines such as Champagne.

Example

"Vineyards across California and Australia harvest chardonnay in early autumn to preserve the fruit's natural acidity."

• Rhymes for chardonnay

• Nearby Words

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charcuterie
chard
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charente
charge
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French Chardonnay, named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France. The village's name ultimately derives from Latin cardonacum ('a place of thistles'), from cardus ('thistle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chardonnay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chardonnay
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