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marseilles

/mɑːrˈseɪlz/
Mar · seilles
Adjective:Marseillais
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• noun

1

A major Mediterranean port city in southern France and the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region; commonly spelled Marseille in contemporary English.

2

A firm, heavy cotton fabric woven in raised stripes or embossed geometric patterns, similar to piqué and historically used for bedspreads and vests.

Example

"The antique four-poster bed was draped with a crisp white marseilles coverlet."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, the French city is most commonly spelled 'Marseille' without the final 's', while 'marseilles' (often lowercase) remains standard in historical textile contexts.

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• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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