/sham payn"/ , n.
1. ( cap. ) the sparkling, dry, white table wine from the region of Champagne in France.
2. a similar sparkling wine produced elsewhere.
3. (formerly) the nonsparkling, dry, white table wine produced in the region of Champagne in France.
4. a very pale yellow or greenish-yellow color.
5. anything considered the best or luxurious.
adj.
6. having the color of champagne.
7. luxurious or expensive: champagne tastes.
[ 1655-65; after CHAMPAGNE ]