burgundy

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noun

bur·​gun·​dy ˈbər-gən-dē How to pronounce burgundy (audio)
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or Burgundy plural burgundies or Burgundies : a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy
also : a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
plural burgundies : a reddish-purple color

burgundy

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adjective

variants or Burgundy
: cooked in red wine and especially Burgundy typically with onions and often mushrooms : bourguignon
burgundy chicken
We make a quick version of beef Burgundy using mushrooms, shallots and baby carrots.—Brooke Dojny

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For a dainty, feminine knee-high boots outfit with a twist, try out a boho dress with black, burgundy, or brown leather boots. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026 Its elegant flowers range in color from green to dark burgundy, depending on the cultivar. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Adjective
Swift has supported Biles' career throughout the years For the wedding, Biles and Owens rocked matching burgundy ensembles, according to the athlete's Instagram post. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Look for compact cultivars with burgundy or deep plum foliage that contrasts with the bright flowers, or a green variety covered in drifts of white blooms. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for burgundy

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Burgundy, region in France

Adjective

from attributive use of burgundy entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of burgundy was in 1664

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Geographical Definition

Burgundy

geographical name

Bur·​gun·​dy ˈbər-gən-dē How to pronounce Burgundy (audio)
variants or French Bourgogne
bür-ˈgȯnʸ How to pronounce Burgundy (audio)
1
region and with varying limits former kingdom, duchy, and province in eastern France south of the region of Champagne
2
former county of France east of Burgundy province; later called Franche-Com*té \ ˌfräⁿsh-​kōⁿ-​ˈtā How to pronounce Burgundy (audio) \
Burgundian
(ˌ)bər-ˈgən-dē-ən How to pronounce Burgundy (audio)
adjective or noun

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