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Definition of viennese

viennese

/ˌviːɛˈniːz/
Vi · en · nese
Plural:Viennese
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Adjective:Viennese
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viennese Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Vienna, the capital city of Austria.

Example

"Many Viennese spend their afternoons reading newspapers in historic coffeehouses."

Word Nuance & Usage

As a proper adjective and demonym, 'Viennese' is almost always capitalized in standard English usage.

• Rhymes for viennese

• Nearby Words

viedma
vienna
vienne
viennese
vientiane
viento
viento falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Vienna', the English name for the Austrian capital (from the Latin 'Vindobona'), combined with the suffix '-ese', which denotes origin or characteristic.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viennese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viennese
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