Burgundy Meaning
/ˈbɜ.ɡən.di/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative letter-case form of Burgundy (red wine).
nounA dark red colour tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.
Sentence Examples
Does this burgundy Henley shirt come in small?
Colette was born in Burgundy in 1873.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She chose a deep ____ shade for her wedding dress to match the autumn theme.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a beautiful dress in a deep shade of ____ to the party tonight.
Word Origin & History
1881, from attributive use of Burgundy (“wine from Burgundy”) from Burgundy wine, from Burgundy (“region of France”) + wine.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2024 April 26, Sali Hughes, “Burgundy is having a fashion moment – and it’s a flattering makeup shade, too”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
"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."
— 1981, “Texas Monthly”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), volume 9, number 1, page 96:
"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."
— 1891, Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, London; New York, N.Y.: Ward Lock & Co., →OCLC:
"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."
— 2021 October 16, David Williams, “How to buy (relatively) affordable Burgundy wines”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
"At 5.85—A new wool Panama dress in all the preferred plain shades—Burgundy, myrtle green, navy blue, seal brown and black."
— 1905 October 15, Filene’s, “The Fall Sale of Machine-Made Dresses Begins Tomorrow”, in The Boston Sunday Globe, volume LXVIII, number 107, Boston, Mass., →OCLC, page 15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She chose a deep ____ shade for her wedding dress to match the autumn theme.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a beautiful dress in a deep shade of ____ to the party tonight.