1. Plural of madeira; a type of fortified wine from the Madeira Islands, Portugal, typically amber or dark in color and used in cooking or as an aperitif.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the wine from the specific region; Commonly used in culinary contexts
2. Plural of madeira; a type of fine, sheer embroidered fabric, originally from the Madeira Islands.
Usage: Textile/fashion term; Less common in modern usage

Examples

• The chef used several madeiras in the sauce for the beef.
• We sampled different madeiras at the wine tasting event.
• Madeiras are popular choices for cooking because of their rich flavor.
• The vintage madeiras in the cellar were worth thousands of dollars.
• She wore a dress made of delicate madeiras with intricate embroidery.