noun
cabernet
Cabernet (noun) means Short for Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety of red wine grape and the full-bodied red wine made from it. Example: “They paired the steak with a glass of cabernet.”
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Short for Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety of red wine grape and the full-bodied red wine made from it.
"They paired the steak with a glass of cabernet."
"This cabernet has notes of blackcurrant and oak."
How to use cabernet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bold, dry red wine, usually short for "Cabernet Sauvignon."
Common pairings
a bottle of cabernet
cabernet sauvignon
aged cabernet
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French cabernet, the traditional name of the grape variety.
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What does “cabernet” mean?
The word “cabernet” means short for Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety of red wine grape and the full-bodied red wine made from it. In plain terms, a bold, dry red wine, usually short for "Cabernet Sauvignon.".
How do you use “cabernet” in a sentence?
Here is “cabernet” used in a sentence: “They paired the steak with a glass of cabernet.”
What part of speech is “cabernet”?
“Cabernet” is a noun.
Where does the word “cabernet” come from?
The word “cabernet” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French cabernet, the traditional name of the grape variety.
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