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.”
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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 notesIn 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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Word forms
- Plural
- Nebuchadnezzars
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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.
Synonyms
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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.
