DRES-den

Definitions

1. noun

A city in eastern Germany, capital of the state of Saxony, on the Elbe River.

“The destruction of Dresden in World War II was a devastating loss for the city and its people.”

2. proper noun

Dresden can also refer to other places and contexts, such as Dresden, Ohio, in the United States, or the Dresden dialect, a German dialect spoken in the region.

“The Dresden dialect is a unique blend of German and local influences.”