Word
claret
UK/klˈæɹət/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a type of red wine that comes from the Bordeaux region in France. It is usually made from a mix of different grape varieties.
n. a red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, typically a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Often used as a general term for any red wine in British English.
Examples
“He ordered a glass of claret with his dinner.”
“The sommelier recommended a full-bodied claret to pair with the roasted lamb.”
“While the term originally referred specifically to red wines from Bordeaux, it has become a generic term in British English for any red wine, much like 'claret' for red wine and 'hock' for white wine.”
Examples
simple
“He ordered a glass of claret with his dinner.”
contextual
“The sommelier recommended a full-bodied claret to pair with the roasted lamb.”
complex
“While the term originally referred specifically to red wines from Bordeaux, it has become a generic term in British English for any red wine, much like 'claret' for red wine and 'hock' for white wine.”
Etymology
From Middle English claret, from Middle French claret, from Medieval Latin clārātum vīnum, from clārus. Compare tent (“Spanish red wine”), also from color. Doublet of clairet.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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