plural Bordeaux
bȯr-ˈdōz 
often not capitalized
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: white or red wine of the Bordeaux region of France
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France is also hosting the Paralympic Games in August and September, which will take place in Paris, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux.
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Based on Lagoon’s Seventy 7 model, the newcomer was built in Bordeaux, France.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Where to stay: The Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, just outside of the city, is the perfect place to get a taste of the city and the countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The facility's strategic location near Bordeaux facilitates efficient battery distribution across Europe and North America, ensuring that Vision Marine and its clients benefit from rapid delivery and support services.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
It was recognized in 1957 with a designation of origin, similar to that accorded a great Bordeaux.
—Roger Cohen Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The wine list, meanwhile, focuses on pours from Napa and Bordeaux, rich reds that complement the intensely flavorful food.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the soccer tournament will take place in six stadiums across the country (Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille), so staying central makes traveling from one event to the next easy.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Spend a night or two in the city of Bordeaux itself before heading to the countryside, and take a stroll through the vibrant Chartrons neighborhood or enjoy dinner at Au Bistrot.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Based on Lagoon’s Seventy 7 model, the newcomer was built in Bordeaux, France.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Where to stay: The Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, just outside of the city, is the perfect place to get a taste of the city and the countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The facility's strategic location near Bordeaux facilitates efficient battery distribution across Europe and North America, ensuring that Vision Marine and its clients benefit from rapid delivery and support services.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
It was recognized in 1957 with a designation of origin, similar to that accorded a great Bordeaux.
—Roger Cohen Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The wine list, meanwhile, focuses on pours from Napa and Bordeaux, rich reds that complement the intensely flavorful food.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the soccer tournament will take place in six stadiums across the country (Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille), so staying central makes traveling from one event to the next easy.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Spend a night or two in the city of Bordeaux itself before heading to the countryside, and take a stroll through the vibrant Chartrons neighborhood or enjoy dinner at Au Bistrot.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
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Bordeaux
geographical name
Bor·deaux
bȯr-ˈdō
city and port on the Garonne River in southwestern France population 243,199
Note: The region around Bordeaux is famous for its wines.
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