magnum

1 of 2

noun

mag·​num ˈmag-nəm 

: a large wine bottle holding about 1.5 liters

Magnum

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trademark

—used for revolvers

Examples of magnum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Other coveted wines included Solaia, 3,000 bottles of Barolo Ginestra (including magnums), and Guado al Tasso, all from the 2023 vintage and priced between about $134 and $450 (120 euros and 400 euros), The Guardian reported. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

At almost 1,500 pages, the most magnum of Italian magnum opuses was first printed in 1950. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

Among the top bottles was a magnum of Domaine Leflaive, Bâtard-Montrachet 2013 (including a wine tasting for four people) for €46,000. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

In between the magnums of rosé that were flowing, main sponsor Starbucks kept the energy up all weekend with exclusive drink drops. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, neuter of magnus great

First Known Use

Noun

1788, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing magnum

• foramen magnum
• magnum opus

Medical Definition

magnum

see foramen magnum