canvasback

[ kan-vuhs-bak ]

noun

, plural can·vas·backs, (especially collectively) can·vas·back.

1. a North American wild duck, Aythya valisineria, the male of which has a whitish back and a reddish-brown head and neck.

canvasback

/ ˈkænvəsˌbæk /

noun

1. a North American diving duck, Aythyra valisineria, the male of which has a white body and reddish-brown head

Word History and Origins

Origin of canvasback¹

An Americanism dating back to 1595–1605; after the canvaslike color of its back

Example Sentences

Through September, enjoy Canvasback’s “Sunday Suppers,” complete with food and live music.

From Seattle Times

At Canvasback, find plentiful outdoor seating and a flight of five wines to guide you through the nearby Red Mountain AVA or a “flights and bites” featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients paired with Red Mountain and Walla Walla Valley AVA wines.

From Seattle Times

On the banks of Yosemite Creek, brown-headed canvasback ducks plunged and preened.

From Washington Post

Canvasback 2016 Grand Passage Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $40: A big, bold cab from a Napa Valley producer with a Washington brand, this is loaded with plush aromas of dark chocolate, plum, blackberry pie, clove and a hint of smoke, all backed by velvety structure.

From Seattle Times

All of this has led the folks at Duckhorn to look at Canvasback as more than a single wine.

From Seattle Times