claret
Claret (noun) means a dry red wine from the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar style made elsewhere. Example: “He brought a bottle of claret to go with the roast.”
How to Use Claret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Bordeaux-style red wine; also its deep red colour, and informally, blood.
"Claret" for Bordeaux red wine is chiefly a British term — Americans usually just say Bordeaux or red wine.
Word Forms
more claret comparative, clareted past tense, clarets plural, Clarets plural, clarets singular, most claret superlative
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Etymology
From Old French vin claret, "clear wine" — originally describing a lighter, clearer red than the deep reds usually made.
Rhymes for claret
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What does “claret” mean?
The word “claret” means a dry red wine from the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar style made elsewhere. In plain terms, a Bordeaux-style red wine; also its deep red colour, and informally, blood.
How do you pronounce “claret”?
“Claret” is pronounced KLA-riht (/ˈklæɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “claret” in a sentence?
Here is “claret” used in a sentence: “He brought a bottle of claret to go with the roast.”
What part of speech is “claret”?
“Claret” is a noun.
Where does the word “claret” come from?
The word “claret” comes from Old French. From Old French vin claret, "clear wine" — originally describing a lighter, clearer red than the deep reds usually made.
How many meanings does “claret” have?
“Claret” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dry red wine from the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar style made elsewhere.