adjective
- Sparkling or effervescent, especially of wine; containing bubbles of carbon dioxide.
Usage: French loanword; commonly used in wine terminology
noun
- A sparkling wine, typically French, that is less expensive than champagne.
Usage: French loanword; wine industry term
Examples
- The mousseux wine had a pleasant fizz and delicate flavor.
- She ordered a glass of mousseux instead of the more expensive champagne.
- This mousseux Vouvray is a popular choice for celebrations.
- The mousseux bubbles tickled her nose as she took a sip.
- French mousseux wines offer excellent value for sparkling wine lovers.
- The label indicated this was a mousseux from the Loire Valley.