burgundy
/ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.46 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of a deep purple red color like that of Burgundy wine.
name
A historical region and former administrative region of France; since 2016, part of the administrative region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
noun
A variety of wine from this region, chiefly red wine made with pinot noir grapes.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A variety of wine resembling that of Burgundy; especially from Australia or California.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Burgundy is everywhere in fashion right now, thanks to Miu Miu and Saint Laurent, but a makeup item is an easier, more instantly gratifying way to get involved. It’s also extremely flattering on almost everyone. Eye colours just pop against burgundy and garnet."
- "She and her beige-chemised assistant entered the salonlike fourth-floor showroom and were ushered into a smaller private room with burgundy carpeting that matched Rubylee's J. Tiktiner print dress."
- "Some day, when you are tired of London, come down to Treadley, and expound to me your philosophy of pleasure over some admirable Burgundy I am fortunate enough to possess."
- "That in turn has pushed out many ambitious younger producers from the most fashionable addresses, and led to larger firms, such as luxury goods company LVMH, sweeping in. All of which helps explain why so many Burgundy lovers have grown disillusioned with the region."
- "At 5.85—A new wool Panama dress in all the preferred plain shades—Burgundy, myrtle green, navy blue, seal brown and black."
- "[T]here are also hats in all white and black and white and some of the new shades in brown, Burgundy, red, myrtle, green and toupe shades."
Etymology
1881, from attributive use of Burgundy (“wine from Burgundy”) from Burgundy wine, from Burgundy (“region of France”) + wine.
Word Breakdown
- Root: *bʰerǵʰ-, Burgundia
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/
- British English: /ˈbɜ.ɡən.di/