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Definition of trummelbach
trummelbach
/ˈtrʊm.əlˌbɑːk/
trum · mel · bach
trummelbach Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A subterranean, glacier-fed stream and series of ten waterfalls located inside a mountain in the Lauterbrunnen Valley of Switzerland, known for draining the glacial runoff of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
Example
"Tourists take a specialized tunnel funicular to witness the immense power of the Trummelbach as it carves its way through the solid limestone of the Alpine interior."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively encountered as a proper noun within the phrase 'Trummelbach Falls' (or 'Trümmelbachfälle') to describe the specific Swiss geological landmark.
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Swiss German 'Trümmel' (drum), referencing the deafening, drumming roar of the water, and 'Bach' (stream or brook).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trummelbach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trummelbach