Chardonnay
American-
a white grape used in winemaking.
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a dry white wine made with this grape.
noun
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a white grape originally grown in the Burgundy region of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world
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any of various white wines made from this grape
Etymology
Origin of Chardonnay
From the French word chardon(n)ay
Example Sentences
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I’ve never urged anyone to drink California Chardonnay on the Fourth of July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
The organization’s Chief Executive Angelica de Vere Mabray notes that the idea of transforming the estate — which specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — took shape slowly.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
The Chardonnay is made with “a blend of lightly oaked, California Chardonnay wine, delicately sweet Chardonnay grape juice, and a touch of natural Pumpkin Spice flavoring,” per TJ’s.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
Clinton said they ended up talking about what she would do to support Obama in Feinstein’s living room, while Feinstein would occasionally pop in, asking if they wanted more Chardonnay.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023
I apologize and do what she asks while she struggles to open a slippery bottle of cold Chardonnay.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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