merlot

noun

mer·​lot mer-ˈlō 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Just to see the Compton legend rapping about street life while Northern Californians sip too-warm merlot. —Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning coach gave him a bottle of cabernet sauvignon after a December morning skate in Tampa, prompting Micheletti to mention that Rosen prefers merlot. —Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

Since the property is nestled in wine country, diners can also choose from a wine list showcasing local and regional bottles, including merlots from Walla Walla, and the Lodge’s own chardonnay and red blend. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for merlot

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau