How to Use burgundy in a Sentence

burgundy

1 of 2 noun
  • Shades of burgundy and wine fit the bill.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Who knew that dark green could be a good fit with burgundy?
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • The light pink is soft and airy, while the burgundy is rich and tonal.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • Rich, warm tones like ochre, burgundy, and chalky off-white are in.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Nobody has too much brown or burgundy in their wardrobes.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, this burgundy hue is a great color for fall.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Lots of oaks and fewer maples bring a lot of burgundy to the eye.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Her burgundy dress wrapped her body and was matched with a turban.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • The outside is tan, blue, and a burgundy.
    — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Your wine may taste like kombucha and cost as much as fine burgundy.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
  • The actress added a burgundy and wore her hair in a soft blowout.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The actress added a burgundy and wore her hair in a soft blowout.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Skip the burgundy and leopard prints this year.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The burgundy and gold seats from the upper deck will be sold next year.
    — Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Its leaves turn red, burgundy, and purple in the fall.
    — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This year’s palette was deep burgundy and shades of brown and camel.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
  • In the fall, the foliage turns burgundy.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The pants are available in burgundy, heather gray, navy blue, and pink.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Hoult opted for brown/burgundy leather.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Venezuela used to wear burgundy, a visual oasis in a sea of blue.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Its leaves come in a rainbow of shades from peach to deepest burgundy.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The upholstered foot bed and toe strap were of burgundy suède.
    — Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Her top picks for what to turn to instead include burgundy and oxblood.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The main colors, burgundy and blue, are also there to stay.
    — Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Available in six shades, its burgundy color is hands down the best choice.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Ceretti, meanwhile, wore a burgundy dress, with her hair done in a tight, slick-back bun.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The boots are available in ivory and burgundy, two colors that scream fall.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Most Astilbes produce pink, red, or burgundy blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • Haddish’s pair was made from lustrous satin in deep burgundy.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Bring in colors like red, burgundy and black, with florals of your choice.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026

burgundy

2 of 2 adjective
  • Use taupes, browns, and burgundy shades to keep the fall vibe.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2023
  • Burgundy ballet flats will be the stars of your looks for the next few months.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Our favorite way of doing that is with black or burgundy velvet slip-on shoes.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Birds enjoy the red fruits in fall, when the leaves turn a lovely burgundy color.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • In the fall, the flower color turns pink, and the leaves become burgundy.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The restaurant is lined with brick and has black ceilings, burgundy tiles and a concrete bar.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The striking bloom in question has pure white petals on one side and rich burgundy ones on the other.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
  • She was last seen wearing blue jeans, black boots, a burgundy shirt, and was carrying a black purse.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The color is a mix of magenta and burgundy hues that create a unique red blend.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 July 2023
  • Flowers are burgundy to almost black in color.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • At Sportmax, that pop of color came in the form of a deep, diffused burgundy lip.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The bag is a yet unreleased style, which features a hobo bag-style shape and a rich, burgundy lining.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And more than one flower has been named in her honor—a daylily (peach with a burgundy throat) and a rose (gold with blush-pink edges).
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This burgundy baby can go suave with a crisp button-up or alternative over white tee and kicks.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Finish with brass bar accessories and a large bouquet of red and burgundy flowers.
    — Lacey Howard and Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Here, the opulent design is paired with a simple burgundy French tip.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Then there's the bold Merlot/Marine, whose inky blue accents pop against a burgundy body.
    — Tess Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2021
  • Cayenne, thirty-two, drove a burgundy Harley-Davidson and had a temper.
    — Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Payen coated her top lashes with a burgundy color similar to the one on Collins's lips.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 12 June 2023
  • All the members of the Wales family also wore yellow and burgundy scarves around their necks.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Burgundy leather is then applied to the heel counter, while yellow pops on the lining and a pink stripe runs partially through the red sole unit.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Photos from the scene show a burgundy SUV, with the driver’s side wrapped around the front of the semitruck.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2021
  • The two wore matching burgundy suits during Wednesday’s hearing.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Its upright blue-green summer foliage turns vibrant red-orange in fall and holds burgundy hues throughout winter.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The Quince version has a burgundy interior for a rich-looking touch of color.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Lohan, 39, wore a stunning floor-length silk gown featuring a nude and burgundy floral pattern.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flowers are commonly yellow with burgundy central discs, though pink, purple, and creamy white forms exist with dark or yellow discs.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • One member likened the burgundy scarf worn by Obama at his Inauguration to a noose.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Her husband, Jay-Z, was Oscar Proud in a white button-down, burgundy tie, and blue slacks.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Tis the season of deep burgundy reds, beautiful forest greens, and colors that resemble the changing colors of the leaves.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023

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