Dubonnet

[ doo-buh-ney, dyoo- ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of sweet, red or white, aromatized wine, used chiefly as an apéritif.

noun

1. (lowercase) a deep purple-red color.

adjective

1. (lowercase) of the color dubonnet.

dubonnet

¹

/ djuːˈbɒneɪ /

noun

1. 1. a dark purplish-red colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a dubonnet coat

Dubonnet

²

/ djuːˈbɒneɪ /

noun

1. a sweet usually red apéritif wine flavoured with quinine and cinchona

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dubonnet¹

from Dubonnet

Example Sentences

One website, quoting a cousin, said she routinely had four drinks a day: a gin and Dubonnet cocktail in the morning, wine at lunch, a dry martini before dinner, then a glass of champagne.

From Los Angeles Times

It said sales of Dubonnet, the queen's favourite tipple, were up 50% compared to last year.

From Reuters

In addition, it’s reported the queen also favors a tipple of Dubonnet and gin with a slice of lemon and lots of ice, as well as a champagne nightcap before bed.

From Fox News

Elizabeth’s favourite tipple is a gin and Dubonnet, though she drinks in moderation.

From Reuters

Last week it was a relaxed and informative talk about John Constable’s “The White Horse” with curator Aimee Ng, accompanied by the Queen of England’s favorite tipple, Gin and Dubonnet.

From Washington Post