noun
Uncommon
berg
burg
Berg (noun) means a large floating mass of ice broken off from a glacier; short for iceberg. Example: “The ship altered course to avoid a berg drifting in the shipping lane.”
noun
1
A large floating mass of ice broken off from a glacier; short for iceberg.
"The ship altered course to avoid a berg drifting in the shipping lane."
2
A mountain or steep hill (used mainly in place names and dialect).
"The trail climbed steadily toward the berg in the distance."
How to use berg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just a casual short form of "iceberg."
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Word forms
- Plural
- bergs
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Etymology
Berg is simply a shortened form of "iceberg"; the word ultimately comes from a Germanic root meaning "mountain."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “berg” mean?
The word “berg” means a large floating mass of ice broken off from a glacier; short for iceberg. In plain terms, usually just a casual short form of "iceberg.".
How do you pronounce “berg”?
“Berg” is pronounced burg (/bɝɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “berg” in a sentence?
Here is “berg” used in a sentence: “The ship altered course to avoid a berg drifting in the shipping lane.”
What part of speech is “berg”?
“Berg” is a noun.
Where does the word “berg” come from?
The word “berg” comes from Germanic. Berg is simply a shortened form of "iceberg"; the word ultimately comes from a Germanic root meaning "mountain.".
Is “berg” a common word?
“Berg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “berg” have?
“Berg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large floating mass of ice broken off from a glacier; short for iceberg.
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