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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA bold, dry red wine, usually short for "Cabernet Sauvignon."

Common pairings

a bottle of cabernet cabernet sauvignon aged cabernet

Word forms

cabernets plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from French cabernet, the traditional name of the grape variety.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

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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