Burgundy
/ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
Definitions
2 meaningsA dark purplish-red color.
/ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
Of a dark reddish-brown color.
His car was a beautiful burgundy.
💡 Simply: A dark red color.
More Examples
The curtains were a deep shade of burgundy.
How It's Used
"She wore a burgundy dress to the party."
"The walls were painted a deep burgundy."
A type of red wine from Burgundy, France, and also the color of that wine.
/ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
A dark reddish-brown color; a wine from the Burgundy region of France.
The restaurant offered a selection of Burgundies.
💡 Simply: A dark red wine or color.
More Examples
The painting showcased a rich, dark Burgundy hue.
How It's Used
"We enjoyed a bottle of fine Burgundy."
From Old French *borgogne, from the name of the Burgundian kingdom. The color's name derives from the wine produced in that region.
The word's usage as a color term became popular after the widespread appreciation of Burgundy wines.
Memory tip
Think of rich, dark red wine from Burgundy, France.
Word Origin
"From the name of the Burgundian kingdom"