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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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 23 Oct. 2025.

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