Bordeaux

American  

[bawr-doh] / bɔrˈdoʊ /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.

2. any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.

3. Bordeaux mixture.

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Bordeaux British  

/ bɔːˈdəʊ, bɔrdo /

noun

1. a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)

2. any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux

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Bordeaux Cultural  

1. Port city in southwestern France.

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The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.

Example Sentences

The Paris march was one of some 150 demonstrations held to mark International Women's Day in France, with events taking place in other cities including Bordeaux, Lille, and Marseille.

From Barron's

The entire Southwest, including cities such as Bordeaux and Biarritz, offers amazing food, great wine tours, and sandy beaches without the crowds and expensive restaurants of the Riviera.

From Barron's

His love-hate relationship with fans in France continued this season in Bordeaux as he was booed in the Champions Cup final rematch, where he scored twice in defeat.

From BBC

Uprooting efforts are particularly focused on areas producing unfashionable low-cost reds in southwest France, such as Bordeaux or Languedoc.

From Barron's

It's a tried-and-tested move from the Bordeaux flyer that usually ends with him scoring a try.

From BBC