pinot
Pinot (noun) means a family of grape varieties used to make wine, or the wines made from them, such as pinot noir or pinot grigio. Example: “She ordered a glass of pinot noir with dinner.”
How to use pinot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of wine grape, or the wine made from it — almost always heard as part of a longer name like "pinot noir" or "pinot grigio."
Word forms
pinots plural
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She ordered a glass of _____ noir with dinner.
Etymology
Borrowed from French pinot, related to pin ("pine"), possibly describing the cone-shaped clusters of grapes.
Frequently asked questions
What does “pinot” mean?
The word “pinot” means a family of grape varieties used to make wine, or the wines made from them, such as pinot noir or pinot grigio. In plain terms, a type of wine grape, or the wine made from it — almost always heard as part of a longer name like "pinot noir" or "pinot grigio.".
How do you pronounce “pinot”?
“Pinot” is pronounced PEE-noh (/ˈpiːnoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinot” in a sentence?
Here is “pinot” used in a sentence: “She ordered a glass of pinot noir with dinner.”
What part of speech is “pinot”?
“Pinot” is a noun.
Where does the word “pinot” come from?
The word “pinot” comes from French. Borrowed from French pinot, related to pin ("pine"), possibly describing the cone-shaped clusters of grapes.