magnum

1 of 2

noun

mag·​num ˈmag-nəm 

: a large wine bottle holding about 1.5 liters

Magnum

2 of 2

trademark

—used for revolvers

Examples of magnum in a Sentence

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Noun

If Montalcino is known for its Brunello wines, Castiglion del Bosco is known for its own, among them Zodiac, a collector's wine whose magnums are snapped up at a minimum €1,500 each. — Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026

The two magnums, hailing from the Château Lafite Rothschild estate of Bordeaux wine in France, were discovered almost by accident. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

Only 900 standard bottles and 50 magnums were made, and the next available vintage will be 2025, which will not be released until at least 2028. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026

For lunch head to the Veranda restaurant for fresh squid and calamari, palm-heart ceviche, fish tartare, gourmet pizzas, and burgers, or the Poole Grille for prawn salads, fish tacos, and perhaps a magnum of Whispering Angel. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, neuter of magnus great

First Known Use

Noun

1788, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing magnum

• foramen magnum
• magnum opus

Medical Definition

magnum

see foramen magnum