merlot

noun

mer·​lot mer-ˈlō How to pronounce merlot (audio)
mər-
often capitalized
: a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending
also : the grape itself

Examples of merlot in a Sentence

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Red accessories also trended for fall 2024, with bags from Chanel, Ferragamo, Dries Van Noten, and Louis Vuitton in a variety of deep red shades, from merlot to mahogany, bordeaux, and burgundy. Marissa Muller, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024 While there are some goods that have easy domestic substitutes – buyers could choose a California merlot in place of an Argentinian malbec, for instance – there are many others that do not. Cyrus Farivar, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 The palette includes forest green, merlot, heather gray and ivory, with select items featuring The Carlyle’s iconic Madison Avenue address. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 Fall is the perfect time to try out new silhouettes (like cargo pants or palazzos), cozy textures (like satin or knit), and rich colors (like bronze or merlot), and Walmart is loaded with these comfy denim alternatives tapping the season’s biggest trends. Miles Walls, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for merlot 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merlot was in 1926

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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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