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Definition of nassau

nassau

/ˈnæs.ɔː/
nas · sau
Plural:Nassaus
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Adjective:Nassauvian
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nassau Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Bahamas, located on the island of New Providence in the Atlantic Ocean.

2

North American A popular type of golf bet featuring three distinct wagers: one for the front nine holes, one for the back nine, and one for the overall eighteen-hole match.

Example

"The players agreed to a two-dollar Nassau to make their weekend round of golf slightly more competitive."

3

A historical geographical region in western Germany, or the associated royal House of Nassau from which the Dutch royal family is descended.

Example

"William of Orange was a prominent member of the House of Nassau during the seventeenth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of William III of England, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The title derives from the town of Nassau in Germany, whose name stems from Old High German meaning 'wet meadow'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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