magnum

/ˈmæɡnəm/
noun
  1. A large wine bottle that holds about 1.5 liters (twice the size of a standard bottle).
    • The restaurant served a magnum of red wine at the special dinner.
    • He bought a magnum of sparkling water for the party.
    • They celebrated their anniversary with a magnum of champagne.
  2. A powerful handgun, especially one that uses a cartridge with a larger charge than standard.
    • He collected vintage magnum revolvers as a hobby.
    • The detective carried a .44 magnum for protection.
    • In the movie, the hero used a magnum to stop the villain.
  3. A large size or amount of something, often used in product names.
    • The store sells a magnum pack of batteries for extra value.
    • He bought a magnum box of chocolates for the party.
    • She ordered a magnum-sized coffee to stay awake.
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