Etymology 1 Clipping of champagne + -ers Pronunciation enPR: shăm'pə(r)z, IPA(key): /ˈʃæmpə(ɹ)z/ Audio (UK):(file) Noun champers (countable and uncountable, plural champers) (informal) Champagne (wine). Synonyms (informal: Champagne): bubbly, fizz, shampoo Etymology 2 Noun champers Plural of champer. Etymology 1 From champ (“mash, crush, pound”). Noun champers (plural only) mashed potatoes Etymology 2 Noun champers plural of champer