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Dresden

DREHZ-duhn

Dresden (name) 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. Example: “The rebuilt old town of Dresden draws visitors from across Europe.”

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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.

"The rebuilt old town of Dresden draws visitors from across Europe."

"Dresden was heavily bombed near the end of the Second World War."

noun

A delicate type of porcelain originally made near the city, prized for fine detail and pastel colouring.

"Her grandmother kept a shelf of antique Dresden figurines."

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In plain EnglishA German city, or the fine porcelain named after it.

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Etymology

From German Dresden, ultimately from a Slavic word describing a settlement in a marshy forest.

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

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.

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