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Definition of ypres

ypres

/ˈiːprə/
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ypres Lexical Profile

• 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.

Example

"During their historical tour of Europe, the students laid a wreath at the Menin Gate in Ypres to honor the fallen soldiers of World War I."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French name 'Ypres', corresponding to the Dutch 'Ieper'. The settlement's name likely originated from the small river Ieperlee, along which it was founded.

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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ypres
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