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Definition of weser
weser
/ˈveɪ.zər/
We · ser
weser Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northwestern Germany, formed by the confluence of the Fulda and Werra rivers, flowing northward to empty into the North Sea near Bremerhaven.
Example
"The historic city of Bremen is situated along the banks of the Weser, which has served as a vital European trade route for centuries."
• Rhymes for weser
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Visurgis' and Old High German 'Wisura', tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to flow' or 'water', which also forms the name of its source river, the Werra.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weser