Synonyms for

Bordeaux

Verb / bɔ:ˈrdəʊ / Another word for bordeaux — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of red wine from the Bordeaux region of France

Synonyms & similar words

bordeaux bordeauxwine claret Merlot Chianti Malbec Syrah Zinfandel Sangria Rioja Barolo Barbaresco Brunello Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Tempranillo Nebbiolo Burgundy

Synonyms by register

Formal

burgundy claret

Informal

red wine vino

Literary

ruby garnet

Antonyms

pale light blond fair clear watery

Common collocations

  • Bordeaux wine
  • Bordeaux region
  • Bordeaux mixture
  • Bordeaux red
  • Château Bordeaux
  • Bordeaux blend

Word family

noun Bordeaux
adjective Bordeaux

Usage note

Bordeaux primarily refers to a type of red wine from the Bordeaux region of France. It can also refer to the color of this wine, a deep reddish-purple.

Example sentences

  1. I prefer bordeaux over other types of red wine.
  2. We had a delicious bordeaux with our steak dinner.
  3. The restaurant had an extensive selection of bordeaux wines.
  4. My aunt brought a bottle of bordeaux as a gift when she visited.
  5. The sommelier recommended a bordeaux to pair with our meal.

Quotes

  • "It takes a lot of beer to make a good wine." - Brian O'Rourke
  • "Wine is bottled poetry." - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • "Age appears best in four things: old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust and old authors to read." - Francis Bacon

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