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Definition of west bend
west bend
west bend Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A city in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, serving as the county seat of Washington County, situated on a distinct bend in the Milwaukee River.
Example
"We spent the afternoon exploring the art museum and the scenic riverwalk trails in West Bend."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its geographical location situated along a sharp westward bend in the Milwaukee River.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West bend. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west bend