Word
mckenzie
Phoneticsmcken·zie
/məˈkɛnzi/
Definitions
01a surname
n. A common last name that comes from Scotland.
n. A Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, meaning 'son of Kenneth'.
“Professor McKenzie will be leading the history seminar this afternoon.”
“The McKenzie clan has a long and storied history in the Scottish Highlands, with many branches of the family tree spreading across the globe.”
02a first name
n. A popular first name, usually for girls.
n. A female given name transferred from the surname, particularly popular in North America since the late 20th century.
“McKenzie is starting her first day of kindergarten tomorrow morning.”
“While traditionally a surname, McKenzie has seen a significant rise as a given name for girls in various English-speaking countries.”
03a large wine bottle
n. A very large bottle of wine that holds about five liters.
n. A large-format Bordeaux wine bottle with a capacity of approximately five liters, equivalent to roughly six and a half standard bottles.
“The restaurant displayed a massive McKenzie bottle in the window to attract customers.”
“For the anniversary gala, the sommelier suggested opening a McKenzie of vintage Bordeaux to serve the entire table from a single vessel.”
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