Burgundy Meaning in English
word
/ˈbɝɡəndi/
BUR-guhn-dee
/bˈɜːɡʌndi/
BUR-guhn-dee
Definition
A dark red color, similar to red wine. It can also refer to the French wine or region, but is most often used for the color.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly refers to color in fashion, design, and decor: 'burgundy dress', 'burgundy sofa'. Less commonly, can refer to the French wine or region. Don't confuse with 'maroon' (slightly browner, less purple).
Spanish: burdeos - borgoña (color)Portuguese (BR): vinho tinto (cor) - borgonha (cor)Portuguese (PT): borgonha (cor)Chinese (Simplified): 酒红色 - 勃艮第红Chinese (Traditional): 酒紅色 - 勃艮第紅Hindi: बरगंडी (रंग)Arabic: نبيذي (لون) - بورغندي (لون)Bengali: বারগান্ডি - গাঢ় লাল (রঙ)Russian: бордовыйJapanese: バーガンディーVietnamese: màu rượu vang - màu burgundyKorean: 버건디Turkish: bordoUrdu: برگنڈی (رنگ)Indonesian: burgundy - merah anggur
Example Sentences
She wore a burgundy dress to the party.
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The walls in the living room are painted burgundy.
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I like the rich burgundy color of this car.
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Do you think burgundy goes well with gold decorations?
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I'm looking for a burgundy lipstick—do you have any recommendations?
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That sweater looks amazing in burgundy—it's such a classic color for fall.
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