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double-magnum

double-magnum

7.8
A large bottle for wine or champagne that holds about three litres
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌbəl ˈmæɡnəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : doble magnum
  • He purchased a double-magnum for the New Year's Eve party to ensure everyone had enough to drink.

Examples

  • The restaurant celebrated its anniversary with a double-magnum of vintage champagne.

  • Collectors often seek out rare wines sold in a double-magnum for special occasions.

  • A double-magnum is impressive!

  • The double-magnum was a hit at the anniversary celebration.

  • He purchased a double-magnum of sparkling wine for the wedding reception.

  • For her birthday, they brought a double-magnum of champagne to toast the occasion.

  • The wine shop featured a rare double-magnum that collectors were eager to add to their collections.

Synonyms

jeroboam
vsdouble-magnum
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large wine bottle that holds about three liters

includes champagne as a common use in addition to wine

How Big

double-magnum
  • Specialized
7.8
magnum
43 7.0
bottle
284 1.0

Surface Forms

double-magnum singular
double-magnums plural

Morphology

double-magnum = double + magnum (transparent) = double + magnum

The meaning is directly compositional: 'double' (two times) + 'magnum' (a large wine bottle) = a bottle holding two magnums.

Etymology

Double-magnum combines double ('two') and magnum (from a Latin word meaning 'large'). So it simply names a very large wine bottle that is two magnums in one, holding about 3 litres.