Dresden
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Name — A city in eastern Germany, capital of the state of Saxony, known for its baroque architecture and its near-total destruction by Allied bombing in 1945.
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Etymology
From German Dresden, ultimately from a Slavic word describing a settlement in a marshy forest.
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What does “Dresden” mean?
The word “Dresden” means a city in eastern Germany, capital of the state of Saxony, known for its baroque architecture and its near-total destruction by Allied bombing in 1945. In plain terms, a German city, or the fine porcelain named after it.
How do you pronounce “Dresden”?
“Dresden” is pronounced DREHZ-duhn (/ˈdɹɛzdən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dresden” in a sentence?
Here is “Dresden” used in a sentence: “The rebuilt old town of Dresden draws visitors from across Europe.”
What part of speech is “Dresden”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dresden” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dresden” come from?
The word “Dresden” comes from German. From German Dresden, ultimately from a Slavic word describing a settlement in a marshy forest.
Is “Dresden” a common word?
“Dresden” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dresden” have?
“Dresden” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in eastern Germany, capital of the state of Saxony, known for its baroque architecture and its near-total destruction by Allied bombing in 1945.
