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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

McKenzies plural

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Etymology

Rare spelling variant of the surname MacKenzie.

Rhymes for McKenzie

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Frequently asked questions

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.