merlot

noun

mer·​lot mer-ˈlō 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For Chanel’s spring 1993 Couture show, too, her hair was extra long and slick, eyes were ringed black, and lips stained merlot. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025

Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches. —Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

Good merlot is certainly possible, and let Broadside’s be exhibit A, with its plummy, minty flavor and pleasantly bitter aftertaste. —Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025

This particular one in merlot will haunt us for some time. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for merlot

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau