magnum — a wine bottle that holds 1.5 liters (twice the standard size)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wine bottle that holds 1.5 liters (twice the standard size)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɡnəm/
Example Sentences
- The wedding guests were impressed when the groom opened a magnum of vintage wine.
- Detective Johnson's magnum made such a loud bang that all the pigeons flew away.
- She bought a magnum of champagne thinking it was a regular bottle and ended up very tipsy.
magnum
NOUN[/ˈmæɡnəm/]
a wine bottle that holds 1.5 liters (twice the standard size)
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Magnum derives from Latin magnus, meaning 'great' or 'large.' The neuter singular form magnum, literally denoting 'a large thing,' became specialized terminology for oversized containers (particularly wine bottles) and firearms.
Breakdown
magnus (great, large) + -um (neuter singular nominative suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wedding guests were impressed when the groom opened a magnum of vintage wine.”
“Detective Johnson's magnum made such a loud bang that all the pigeons flew away.”
“She bought a magnum of champagne thinking it was a regular bottle and ended up very tipsy.”
“The restaurant's wine list featured several magnums for special occasions.”
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