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Definition of odesa
odesa
/oʊˈdɛs.ə/
O · de · sa
Adjective:Odesan
odesa Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A major port city and transport hub in southern Ukraine, located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea, renowned for its cultural heritage, strategic maritime importance, and 19th-century architecture.
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Often spelled 'Odessa', which reflects the Russian transliteration; 'Odesa' is the official transliteration from Ukrainian and is preferred in modern international contexts.
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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 Odesa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/odesa