How to Use burgundy in a Sentence

burgundy

1 of 2 noun
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  • Lots of oaks and fewer maples bring a lot of burgundy to the eye.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The burgundy and gold seats from the upper deck will be sold next year.
    — Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The world in a darling dumb daze, Gold, gilt, and glitter And burgundy waves . . .
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The white panicles age to green over time, and the foliage turns a shiny burgundy in the fall.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Her hair is in a swept, brown updo that has hints of burgundy.
    — Brooklyn White, Essence, 2 May 2022
  • At the time, the child was wearing a burgundy and gray sweatsuit and black Shaq gym shoes.
    — Brook Endale, The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2022
  • The team will still use burgundy and gold as its colors.
    — Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 4 Jan. 2022
  • This year’s palette was deep burgundy and shades of brown and camel.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
  • On Sunday, Benedict’s body lay on a burgundy-colored bier in the chapel of the monastery.
    — Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The boots are available in ivory and burgundy, two colors that scream fall.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Scroll on for the coolest burgundy hair colors to try right now, for all hair types and textures.
    — Glamour, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Its leaves come in a rainbow of shades from peach to deepest burgundy.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Your wine may taste like kombucha and cost as much as fine burgundy.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
  • The straight-leg trousers, for instance, are in rich burgundy and teal corduroy.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2021
  • On the left is Kate in a semi-sheer dress by Saloni, and on the right is Meghan wearing a burgundy down.
    — Jennifer Newman, Town & Country, 20 July 2022
  • Keke Palmer takes braids to a new level with a burgundy-red, high-crown bun and ponytail.
    — ELLE, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The winning bidder will receive the counter, the brass railing and six burgundy bar stools.
    — Tommy Cummings, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • The keychain cover is made of soft leather in one of eight colors from tan to burgundy or light blue.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Add pillows and throws in rich colors such as rust, green, mustard and burgundy around the room.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The style is available in black suede, black calf leather, and a deep burgundy cavalry calf leather.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • The carry-on is available in black, silver, pink, light blue, navy, and burgundy.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The matching bags come in teal, burgundy, black, red, and navy, but the teal and navy are the biggest early Black Friday deals.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Amid the graves, lime green grasses grew and young trees were in bloom, the florets white, burgundy, pale yellow, backlit by the sun.
    — Teju Cole, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The bugs can create a variety of brilliant red shades, from the softest red to a deep burgundy.
    — Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Black, lavender and burgundy are only a few colors this case comes in.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The makeup feels more summery than spooky, but Bieber grounds the glow with a deep burgundy lip and anchors it with the black manicure.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Oct. 2022
  • So much of the new construction around here seemed to be painted that same burgundy or forest green.
    — Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Even when Florida flipped red in the past, its resulting hue was more of a light pink than a deep burgundy.
    — Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The display garden explodes with bearded and beardless irises in rare colors like pale blue, copper, deep burgundy, and pale peach accented with bright orange and deep purple.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Currently, only burgundy, lime green, yellow and blue stickers allow the driver to take a carpool lane without a passenger.
    — Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2024
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burgundy

2 of 2 adjective
  • Use taupes, browns, and burgundy shades to keep the fall vibe.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2023
  • Photos from the scene show a burgundy SUV, with the driver’s side wrapped around the front of the semitruck.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2021
  • In the fall, the flower color turns pink, and the leaves become burgundy.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Birds enjoy the red fruits in fall, when the leaves turn a lovely burgundy color.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • The restaurant is lined with brick and has black ceilings, burgundy tiles and a concrete bar.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The color is a mix of magenta and burgundy hues that create a unique red blend.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 July 2023
  • And more than one flower has been named in her honor—a daylily (peach with a burgundy throat) and a rose (gold with blush-pink edges).
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • He is stylishly turned out as ever, in a burgundy suit and matching repp ...
    — John Guaspari, National Review, 13 May 2023
  • In the video Momoa, dressed in a burgundy red shirt and army green pants, walks to the shoreline of a serene, empty beach —there's even a rainbow in the background.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • Then there's the bold Merlot/Marine, whose inky blue accents pop against a burgundy body.
    — Tess Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2021
  • She was last seen wearing blue jeans, black boots, a burgundy shirt, and was carrying a black purse.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Cayenne, thirty-two, drove a burgundy Harley-Davidson and had a temper.
    — Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Her husband, Jay-Z, was Oscar Proud in a white button-down, burgundy tie, and blue slacks.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Our favorite way of doing that is with black or burgundy velvet slip-on shoes.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • All the members of the Wales family also wore yellow and burgundy scarves around their necks.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Princess Charlotte dressed on-theme in a burgundy coat-dress that matched William’s tie (as well as a ribbon in her hair), black tights, and patent leather Mary-Janes.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The dress was all glam with a diamond encrusted bodice and a burgundy velvet hem with a long train in the same fabric.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The assailant was last seen wearing a brown fur coat, a black winter hat, a burgundy scarf and a crossbody bag, according to the NYPD.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The Office alum, 44, opted for a satiny red Dolce & Gabbana suit with a bright jacket and burgundy pants for his attire.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Bake until top is burgundy with some dark spots, 15 minutes.
    — Andrea Nguyen, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2020
  • For the outing, Kate donned a burgundy trench dress by Karen Millen featuring a pleated skirt and waist-cinching belt.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Payen coated her top lashes with a burgundy color similar to the one on Collins's lips.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 12 June 2023
  • Throughout the video, Lizzo modeled navy blue, burgundy and black sets from the collection.
    — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the three Loose Glitters come in silver, black, and orange hues, and the Liquid Lips are burgundy, true red, bright red-orange, and bright pink.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Finish with brass bar accessories and a large bouquet of red and burgundy flowers.
    — Lacey Howard and Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Think: the perfect midi-length ivory tutu, a little white lace dress, a black lace bodysuit, and a burgundy dress covered in rosettes.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Maxwell stands behind his mom, wearing a black suit and white tie, while Ryan, 49, poses in front, wearing a navy suit and burgundy tie.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Now the bags come in a variety of leathers and the interiors are a burgundy color, allegedly the same shade as the uniforms Gabrielle wore in the convent.
    — Vogue, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Dressed in a flowy burgundy dress, Holmes attended the fashion event on September 10.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The surveillance video shows a woman pulling into a parking space in a burgundy Ford Edge about a half-mile from where the accident took place.
    — Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022

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