Brut
noun
A type of dry champagne.
He opened a bottle of brut to celebrate the victory.

Often appears as...
- bottle of brut
- glass of brut
noun
A term used for a type of fragrance that is raw or rough in nature.
He wore the same brut cologne his father used to wear.

Often appears as...
- brut cologne
- brut scent
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of rough, unpolished wine.
The brut was too strong for her taste.

Often appears as...
- glass of brut
- brut wine
adjective
In French, 'brut' means 'raw' or 'unrefined'.
The brut concrete walls gave the building an industrial feel.

Often appears as...
- brut concrete
- brut architecture
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A type of dry champagne.
He opened a bottle of brut to celebrate the victory.

Often appears as...
- bottle of brut
- glass of brut
noun
A term used for a type of fragrance that is raw or rough in nature.
He wore the same brut cologne his father used to wear.

Often appears as...
- brut cologne
- brut scent
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of rough, unpolished wine.
The brut was too strong for her taste.

Often appears as...
- glass of brut
- brut wine
adjective
In French, 'brut' means 'raw' or 'unrefined'.
The brut concrete walls gave the building an industrial feel.

Often appears as...
- brut concrete
- brut architecture
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4

Celebratory Context
'Brut' champagne is often associated with celebrations and special events.

They toasted with brut at the wedding reception.
Not Sweet
Although 'brut' signifies dryness, people often expect champagne to be sweeter.

She preferred the dry taste of brut over sweet sparkling wines.
Celebratory Context
'Brut' champagne is often associated with celebrations and special events.

They toasted with brut at the wedding reception.
Not Sweet
Although 'brut' signifies dryness, people often expect champagne to be sweeter.

She preferred the dry taste of brut over sweet sparkling wines.
Celebratory Context
'Brut' champagne is often associated with celebrations and special events.

They toasted with brut at the wedding reception.
Not Sweet
Although 'brut' signifies dryness, people often expect champagne to be sweeter.

She preferred the dry taste of brut over sweet sparkling wines.
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