merlot

noun

mer·​lot mer-ˈlō How to pronounce merlot (audio)
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

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From dreamy fairy shimmer that feels perfect for date night, to sultry wine tones that look just right wrapped around a glass of merlot at Sunday dinner, these nails are setting the mood for the season. Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 Wine Reds Is there a color more fall-friendly than deep merlot? Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025 Northern Michigan areas like Traverse City, the Leelanau Peninsular, and the Old Mission Peninsular with more temperate microclimates do well with chardonnay and merlot. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for merlot

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merlot was in 1926

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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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