cabernet sauvignon

noun

cab·er·net sau·vi·gnon ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vin-ˈyän

ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vē-ˈnyōⁿ

often capitalized C&S

: a dry red wine made from a single widely cultivated variety of black grape

called also cabernet

Examples of cabernet sauvignon in a Sentence

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Other popular varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and carmenère. —

Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 In 2000 lots of decisions went into figuring out how to get cabernet sauvignon to ripen more reliably. —

John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Wine Red The color of a perfect cabernet sauvignon is a lovely addition to a holiday color palette. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024 The 71-acre Napa County estate includes a tennis court, casita, two rentable two-bedroom cottages, and an infinity pool overlooking the 15.39-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cabernet sauvignon

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cabernet sauvignon was in 1886

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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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