noun
Uncommon
Bordeaux
baw-DOH
Bordeaux (noun) means a city in southwestern France, and by extension, the wine produced in the surrounding region. Example: “They toured the vineyards near Bordeaux before tasting the local wine.”
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A city in southwestern France, and by extension, the wine produced in the surrounding region.
"They toured the vineyards near Bordeaux before tasting the local wine."
"He brought a bottle of Bordeaux to the dinner party."
How to use Bordeaux
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the French city, or the red wine that takes its name from that region.
Common pairings
a bottle of Bordeaux
the Bordeaux region
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Etymology
From the French city name Bordeaux, itself traced back through Occitan and Latin "Burdigala" to an older Celtic name.
Rhymes for Bordeaux
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What does “Bordeaux” mean?
The word “Bordeaux” means a city in southwestern France, and by extension, the wine produced in the surrounding region. In plain terms, either the French city, or the red wine that takes its name from that region.
How do you pronounce “Bordeaux”?
“Bordeaux” is pronounced baw-DOH (/bɔɹˈdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bordeaux” in a sentence?
Here is “Bordeaux” used in a sentence: “They toured the vineyards near Bordeaux before tasting the local wine.”
What part of speech is “Bordeaux”?
“Bordeaux” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bordeaux” come from?
The word “Bordeaux” comes from Latin. From the French city name Bordeaux, itself traced back through Occitan and Latin "Burdigala" to an older Celtic name.
Is “Bordeaux” a common word?
“Bordeaux” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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