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Definition of wiesbaden
wiesbaden
/ˈviːsˌbɑː.dən/
wiesbaden Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A city in southwestern Germany, serving as the capital of the state of Hesse, situated on the northern bank of the Rhine River and historically renowned as a spa town for its thermal hot springs.
Example
"During the nineteenth century, many European aristocrats and writers traveled to Wiesbaden to experience its curative hot springs and vibrant cultural scene."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old High German 'Wisibada', meaning 'the baths in the meadows', a reference to the city's ancient and historically prominent thermal hot springs.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wiesbaden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wiesbaden