bur·gun·dy
ˈbər-gən-dē 
1
or Burgundy plural burgundies or Burgundies
: a red or white unblended wine from Burgundy
also
: a blended red wine produced elsewhere
2
plural burgundies
: a reddish-purple color
variants
or Burgundy
: cooked in red wine and especially Burgundy typically with onions and often mushrooms : bourguignon
burgundy chicken
We make a quick version of beef Burgundy using mushrooms, shallots and baby carrots.—
Brooke Dojny
Brooke DojnyExamples of burgundy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The cropped style and neutral colors (our faves are brown and burgundy) will complete any ‘fit.
—Emma Guillen, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The tan-leather interior, with burgundy piping, was the creation of upholsterer Ken Dickman, whose artisanship has been showcased in cars that have won at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for burgundy 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Noun
Time and Tru Knit Loafers $20 $15 at Walmart
This pair of knit loafers has over 200 perfect ratings and comes in multiple colorways, including on-sale holiday-ready green and burgundy, along with classic shades like black and navy.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The cropped style and neutral colors (our faves are brown and burgundy) will complete any ‘fit.
—Emma Guillen, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Dark burgundy shades contrast well against fair skin while most shades of burgundy complement darker skin tones.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The tan-leather interior, with burgundy piping, was the creation of upholsterer Ken Dickman, whose artisanship has been showcased in cars that have won at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for burgundy
Dictionary Entries Near burgundy
Cite this Entry
“Burgundy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burgundy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationGeographical Definition
Burgundy
geographical name
Bur·gun·dy
ˈbər-gən-dē
variants
or French Bourgogne
1
region and with varying limits former kingdom, duchy, and province in eastern France south of the region of Champagne
2
former county of France east of Burgundy province; later called
Franche-Com*té
\
ˌfräⁿsh-kōⁿ-ˈtā 
\
\
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share