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Definition of verdun

verdun

/vərˈdʌn/
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verdun Lexical Profile

• noun

1

One of the longest and largest battles of World War I, fought in 1916 between the French and German armies around the city of Verdun.

Example

"The profound historical impact of Verdun left an indelible mark on the European consciousness and modern military history."

2

A city in northeastern France located on the Meuse River in the Grand Est region, historically significant as a fortified stronghold.

Word Nuance & Usage

While referring primarily to the French city, 'Verdun' is most frequently used in English contexts to metonymically denote the grueling 1916 World War I battle that took place there.

• Rhymes for verdun

• Nearby Words

verde river
verdict
verdin
verdun
verge
verifiability
verifiable

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Verodunum', derived from the Gaulish elements 'ver-' (superior, over) and 'dunon' (fortress or hill fort).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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