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Definition of ypres
ypres
/ˈiːprə/
Y · pres
ypres Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A historic municipality and city in the West Flanders province of Belgium, widely known internationally as the center of several protracted, devastating battles during World War I.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ypres. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ypres