cognac

noun

co·​gnac
ˈkōn-ˌyak,
 also  ˈkȯn-,
or
ˈkän- How to pronounce cognac (audio)
often capitalized
: a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime distilled from white wine

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Companies planning to use the vessel to ship products from France to North America include Renault Group, the Manitou Group, which makes products like earth-moving equipment, and Jas Hennessy & Co, makers of cognac. — Nick Nuttall, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 This unique cognac, however, was born from a single eau-de-vie from a single cru in the prestigious Grande Champagne region. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 But the move is widely seen as retaliation for the EU slapping tariffs on electric cars imported from China, which is the second biggest export market for cognac. — Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024 Aged rums and limited-edition releases are gaining traction, often compared to fine whiskeys and cognacs for their depth and complexity. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cognac

Word History

Etymology

French, from Cognac, France

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cognac was in 1751

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cognac

noun
co·​gnac ˈkōn-ˌyak How to pronounce cognac (audio)
often capitalized
: a French brandy
Etymology

named for Cognac, town in France in and near which it is made

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