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

The Virtuosa expandable carry-on looks classy with its leather-like trim and comes in off-white, navy, merlot and pine green. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025

Or dive into the label’s French portfolio, a collection of more recognizable varietals including malbec, merlot and syrah. —Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025

The cute sweater is available in navy or merlot, a colorway that works great from fall into winter! —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025

Twenty-year-old Cruz Beckham opted for a dark black suit with a light blue shirt and a merlot wine-toned tie. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 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