merlot

noun

mer·​lot mer-ˈlō How to pronounce merlot (audio)
mər-
often capitalized
: a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending
also : the grape itself

Examples of merlot in a Sentence

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Calming blends include apricot amaretto, blueberry merlot, and mojito marmalade—a nod to their favorite cocktails. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Think cherry cola or rich merlots rather than bright pillar-box reds for this look. refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024 Its warm, sunny days, low humidity, and cool nights create ideal conditions for growing red varietals, and Osoyoos produces award-winning merlots, cabernet sauvignons, and cabernet francs. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 This expression is a mostly merlot (65% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec) focused blend with about 27% cabernet franc and a bit of Malbec. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for merlot 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merlot was in 1926

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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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