noun
Uncommon
McKenzie
McKenzie (noun) means a giant wine bottle from the Bordeaux region, holding roughly 5 litres — about six and two-thirds times the size of a standard bottle. Example: “The auction's star lot was a mckenzie of 1982 Bordeaux, far too big for any normal table.”
noun
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A giant wine bottle from the Bordeaux region, holding roughly 5 litres — about six and two-thirds times the size of a standard bottle.
"The auction's star lot was a mckenzie of 1982 Bordeaux, far too big for any normal table."
How to use McKenzie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn oversized wine bottle, used mostly as a novelty or for grand celebrations.
Common mistake
Far more often seen as the surname/given name McKenzie — the wine-bottle sense is a rare specialist term collectors and sommeliers use.
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Word forms
- Plural
- McKenzies
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The auction's star lot was a _____ of 1982 Bordeaux, far too big for any normal table.
Etymology
Rare spelling variant of the surname MacKenzie.
Rhymes for McKenzie
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What does “McKenzie” mean?
The word “McKenzie” means a giant wine bottle from the Bordeaux region, holding roughly 5 litres — about six and two-thirds times the size of a standard bottle. In plain terms, an oversized wine bottle, used mostly as a novelty or for grand celebrations.
How do you use “McKenzie” in a sentence?
Here is “McKenzie” used in a sentence: “The auction's star lot was a mckenzie of 1982 Bordeaux, far too big for any normal table.”
What part of speech is “McKenzie”?
“McKenzie” is a noun.
Is “McKenzie” a common word?
“McKenzie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
