burgundy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a dark red colour that has a bit of purple in it.
n.a deep, dark red colour with purple undertones, named after the wine of the same name.
Simple“She wore a beautiful burgundy dress to the wedding.”
In context“The interior designer recommended burgundy curtains to provide a rich contrast against the pale cream walls of the study.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a type of wine, usually red, made in the Burgundy region of France.
n.a wine produced in the Burgundy region of eastern France, typically made from Pinot Noir or Chardonnay grapes.
Simple“They ordered a bottle of burgundy to go with their steak.”
In context“The sommelier explained that this particular burgundy was prized for its complex earthy notes and smooth finish.”
UsageOften capitalized when referring specifically to the French region or its protected wine status.
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a dark red-purple colour.
adj.of a deep reddish-purple hue.
Simple“The leather seats in the old car were a dark burgundy colour.”
In context“The autumn leaves turned a deep burgundy before finally falling from the trees.”
Synonymsdark redmaroon
From Late Latin Burgundia. Doublet of Bourgogne. Burgundy (wine) is an abbreviation of the attributive use of the regional name, in Burgundy wine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.