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Dunkirk
duhn-KURK
Dunkirk (name) means a port town in northern France, the site of a major Allied evacuation in 1940. Example: “Hundreds of small boats helped rescue soldiers from Dunkirk.”
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A port town in northern France, the site of a major Allied evacuation in 1940.
"Hundreds of small boats helped rescue soldiers from Dunkirk."
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Etymology
From Dutch Duinkerke, from duin ("dune") + kerk ("church").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dunkirk” mean?
The word “Dunkirk” means a port town in northern France, the site of a major Allied evacuation in 1940.
How do you pronounce “Dunkirk”?
“Dunkirk” is pronounced duhn-KURK (/ˈdʌŋkɜː(ɹ)k/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dunkirk” in a sentence?
Here is “Dunkirk” used in a sentence: “Hundreds of small boats helped rescue soldiers from Dunkirk.”
What part of speech is “Dunkirk”?
“Dunkirk” is a name.
Where does the word “Dunkirk” come from?
The word “Dunkirk” comes from Dutch. From Dutch Duinkerke, from duin ("dune") + kerk ("church").
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