noun

Nebuchadnezzar

nehb-yuu-kuhd-NEH-zuh

Nebuchadnezzar (noun) means an oversized wine bottle holding about 15 litres, equal to roughly 20 standard bottles. Example: “The restaurant brought out a nebuchadnezzar of champagne for the celebration.”

noun

An oversized wine bottle holding about 15 litres, equal to roughly 20 standard bottles.

"The restaurant brought out a nebuchadnezzar of champagne for the celebration."

How to use Nebuchadnezzar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA giant wine or champagne bottle, one of the largest standard sizes.

Memory tip

Bottle sizes get their names from biblical kings in ascending order of size — nebuchadnezzar is one of the largest commonly sold.

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Nebuchadnezzars plural

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Etymology

Named after Nebuchadnezzar II, the Babylonian king from the Bible, following the tradition of naming huge bottle sizes after biblical and historical kings.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nebuchadnezzar” mean?

The word “Nebuchadnezzar” means an oversized wine bottle holding about 15 litres, equal to roughly 20 standard bottles. In plain terms, a giant wine or champagne bottle, one of the largest standard sizes.

How do you pronounce “Nebuchadnezzar”?

“Nebuchadnezzar” is pronounced nehb-yuu-kuhd-NEH-zuh (/ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nebuchadnezzar” in a sentence?

Here is “Nebuchadnezzar” used in a sentence: “The restaurant brought out a nebuchadnezzar of champagne for the celebration.”

What part of speech is “Nebuchadnezzar”?

“Nebuchadnezzar” is a noun.