Chablis

noun

Cha·​blis sha-ˈblē How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blē
plural Chablis sha-ˈblēz How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blēz
1
: a dry sharp white burgundy wine
2
: a semidry soft white California wine

Examples of Chablis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One is the truly fabulous performance of Ghee as The Lady Chablis, a transgender Savannah performer who was but a minor character in Berendt’s original work, which was an observational, mostly factual travelogue that flowed from his obsession with the people of Georgia’s most interesting city. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2024 Order a glass of Chablis, grab a table flanking the garden, and watch the Iron Lady twinkle into the night sky. Vogue, 8 July 2024 The Chablis on the menu pairs beautifully with both. R.o. Kwon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023 Among the most recent to receive certification is Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the parent company of Château Lafite Rothschild and other estates in Bordeaux, Chablis, Languedoc, Chile, Argentina and China. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 3 June 2024 Buy Now: $166 Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Burgundy Christian Moreau has been an ambassador for Chablis for many years. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023 In total there are around 60,000 hectares (as a comparison, Bordeaux is around 110,000 ha and Chablis 5,800 ha). Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Chablis, town in France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chablis was in 1664

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“Chablis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chablis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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