noun
Davos
DA-vos
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of global elites in Switzerland, or the town itself.
Common pairings
the Davos crowd
speak at Davos
a Davos panel
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Davos.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The finance minister flew to _____ to speak on a panel about global trade.
Etymology
Named after Davos, a mountain resort town in the canton of Grisons, Switzerland, which has hosted the World Economic Forum since 1971.
Class of 1971
Davos joined the language around 1971.
See the full Class of 1971 →
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.
