burgundy

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noun

bur·​gun·​dy ˈbər-gən-dē 

1

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 model appeared on the show to promote the launch of her new wine brand, Lucci Lambrusco, and wore a pair of high heels in a rich burgundy. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

Blooming in fall and available in gold, rust, burgundy and bronze, mums symbolize abundance and gratitude. —Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Stepping out on the streets of New York City on February 16, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress rocked an all-burgundy look that was all about the lace. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

The award-winning pop star shocked fans on Feb. 1 with her look after removing a sheer cape to reveal a burgundy custom Mugler gown that hung from nipple piercings. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 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