Basque

noun

ˈbask

ˈbäsk

: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay

: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship

not capitalized : a tight-fitting bodice for women

Basque adjective

Examples of Basque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So, in true fashion of giving old traditions new life, for one night only, J.Crew resurrected the legendary NYC restaurant, La Côte Basque, with Chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr. —

Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024 Early on, immigrants from Greece and the Basque Country in Spain arrived in the American West to tend sheep. —

Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024 Internationally, Dublin will feel like Basque Country, Spain; London like Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; and Rome like Berat, Albania. —

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024 Legendary surf spots along this stretch of Basque Country coastline include Plage de la Côte des Basques, beloved for its powerful waves. —

Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Basque

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, ultimately from Latin Vasco member of a group of ancient peoples inhabiting the present Basque country

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of Basque was in 1653

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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

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