noun

Burg

burg

Burg (noun) means an informal word for a city or town. Example: “It's a friendly little burg with one main street.”

noun

An informal word for a city or town.

"It's a friendly little burg with one main street."

How to use Burg

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual way to refer to a town or city.

When to use it

Informal, often used humorously.

Burgs plural, burgs plural

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It's a friendly little _____ with one main street.

From the same Germanic root as "borough" and "-burg" place names such as Hamburg, meaning a fortified town.

Origin: Germanic

What does “Burg” mean?

The word “Burg” means an informal word for a city or town. In plain terms, a casual way to refer to a town or city.

How do you pronounce “Burg”?

“Burg” is pronounced burg (/bɝɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Burg” in a sentence?

Here is “Burg” used in a sentence: “It's a friendly little burg with one main street.”

What part of speech is “Burg”?

“Burg” is a noun.

Where does the word “Burg” come from?

The word “Burg” comes from Germanic. From the same Germanic root as "borough" and "-burg" place names such as Hamburg, meaning a fortified town.

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