burgundy

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noun

bur·​gun·​dy ˈbər-gən-dē 

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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

burgundy

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adjective

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

Examples of burgundy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Monterey show car uses a new satin blend of Aston Martin’s Andromeda Red paint, combining elements of scarlet, burgundy, copper, and gold to give a vibrant, color-shifting effect. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

And all the colorways are so cute, from the pale blue and gray to the unexpected burgundy and violet combo. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Thankfully, far less than a stiletto will do the trick, and this burgundy pair of kitten heel boots makes for a smart, low-lift way to weave fall into your summer wardrobe. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Inside, there are burgundy dahlias, petunias, verbena, salvia, and white zinnias. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Burgundy, region in France

Adjective

from attributive use of burgundy entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing burgundy

• beef burgundy

Geographical Definition

Burgundy

geographical name

Bur·​gun·​dy ˈbər-gən-dē 

variants or French Bourgogne

bür-ˈgȯnʸ 

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 \

Burgundian

(ˌ)bər-ˈgən-dē-ən 

adjective or noun