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Definition of dresden

dresden

/ˈdrɛz.dən/
dres · den
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dresden Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city of the German state of Saxony, situated on the Elbe River, renowned for its historic art collections, Baroque architecture, and its devastating firebombing during World War II.

2

A type of highly decorated porcelain originating from the region around Dresden, Germany, typically characterized by delicate floral patterns and ornate figurines.

Example

"The antique dealer carefully placed a delicate piece of 19th-century Dresden on the velvet display stand."

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• Nearby Words

dregs
dreidel
drench
dresden
dress
dresser
dressiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Sorbian word 'Drežďany', meaning 'people of the riverside forest', referring to the early Slavic inhabitants of the Elbe valley.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dresden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dresden
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