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Odessa

oh-DEH-suh

Odessa (name) means a major port city in Ukraine on the Black Sea coast. Example: “They spent the summer holiday in Odessa, walking along the seafront.”

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A major port city in Ukraine on the Black Sea coast.
"They spent the summer holiday in Odessa, walking along the seafront."
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Etymology

Named by Russian settlers after the ancient Greek town of Odessos, thought to have once stood nearby.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Odessa” mean?

The word “Odessa” means a major port city in Ukraine on the Black Sea coast.

How do you pronounce “Odessa”?

“Odessa” is pronounced oh-DEH-suh (/oʊˈdɛsə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Odessa” in a sentence?

Here is “Odessa” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer holiday in Odessa, walking along the seafront.”

What part of speech is “Odessa”?

“Odessa” is a name.

Where does the word “Odessa” come from?

The word “Odessa” comes from Ancient Greek. Named by Russian settlers after the ancient Greek town of Odessos, thought to have once stood nearby.

Is “Odessa” a common word?

“Odessa” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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