1. a dry red wine, especially from the Bordeaux region of France
2. a dark purplish-red color

1. having a dark purplish-red color

Examples

• The restaurant served an excellent claret with dinner.
• He ordered a bottle of French claret for the celebration.
• The walls were painted in a rich claret shade.
• She wore a claret dress to the formal event.
• The vintage claret had aged beautifully in the cellar.
• The curtains were a deep claret color that matched the furniture.