noun

Davos

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Davos (noun) means the annual World Economic Forum meeting of business leaders, politicians, and economists, named after the Swiss town where it takes place. Example: “The finance minister flew to Davos to speak on a panel about global trade.”

noun

The annual World Economic Forum meeting of business leaders, politicians, and economists, named after the Swiss town where it takes place.

"The finance minister flew to Davos to speak on a panel about global trade."

"Every January, headlines fill up with predictions from Davos."

How to use Davos

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShorthand for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of global elites in Switzerland, or the town itself.

Common pairings

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Etymology

Named after Davos, a mountain resort town in the canton of Grisons, Switzerland, which has hosted the World Economic Forum since 1971.

· First attested 1971

Class of 1971 Davos joined the language around 1971.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Davos” mean?

The word “Davos” means the annual World Economic Forum meeting of business leaders, politicians, and economists, named after the Swiss town where it takes place. In plain terms, shorthand for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of global elites in Switzerland, or the town itself.

How do you pronounce “Davos”?

“Davos” is pronounced DA-vos (/ˈdɑːvoʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Davos” in a sentence?

Here is “Davos” used in a sentence: “The finance minister flew to Davos to speak on a panel about global trade.”

What part of speech is “Davos”?

“Davos” is a noun.

Where does the word “Davos” come from?

The word “Davos” dates back to around 1971. Named after Davos, a mountain resort town in the canton of Grisons, Switzerland, which has hosted the World Economic Forum since 1971.