Pronunciation: [t͡ʃampˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The word "champaign" is often misspelled as "champagne." The correct spelling reflects its pronunciation, which is /ʃæmˈpeɪn/. The first syllable starts with the "sh" sound, followed by the "a" sound as in "cat." The second syllable is pronounced with the long "a" as in "say" and ends with an "n." The word refers to a flat, open countryside, typically designated for farming or vineyards, and is often used in poetry and literature.
Champaign is a noun that refers to a flat, open stretch of land, usually characterized by fertile soil and a lack of significant elevation or hills. It is typically used to describe a region or area of such terrain. The term is derived from the French word "champagne," which means "open country" or "field."
A champaign is often associated with agricultural activities, as the fertile soil makes it a suitable location for farming or cultivation. It may also be used to describe an area that is suitable for open-air recreational activities such as picnicking or sports.
In regional contexts, "champaign" may be used to describe specific areas known for their flat and fertile land, such as the Champagne region in northeastern France, famous for its vineyards and production of sparkling wine.
The term can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or endeavor that is smooth, unproblematic, or lacking challenges, referring to the sense of ease and lack of obstacles that are typically associated with flat and open terrain.
Overall, champaign is a noun used to describe a flat and open stretch of land, often associated with agriculture or recreational activities, and sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a smooth or unproblematic situation.
• A flat, open country.
• Level, open.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "champaign" is derived from the Old French term "champagne", which originally meant "open countryside" or "open field". It can be divided into two parts: "champ", meaning field or plain, and "pagne", meaning area or territory. The term later evolved to refer specifically to the Champagne region in northeast France, known for its rolling vineyards and fertile plains, which eventually gave us the modern sense of "champagne" as a kind of sparkling wine.
