champagne bottle

Christening ship breaker

A champagne bottle is the distinctive thick-walled glass container used for sparkling wine, designed to withstand internal pressure from carbonation.

The standard size holds 750 milliliters, though larger formats like magnums and jeroboams exist for celebrations.

The shape—with its punt (indented bottom) and heavy glass—has become iconic for festivity, appearing in ceremonies from ship christenings to victory celebrations: They sprayed champagne from the bottle after winning the championship.

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  • celebrationFestive event marking occasion

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G