verdun

/vɜːrˈduːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A town in northeastern France, particularly known for its role in World War I.

“The Battle of Verdun during World War I was one of the longest and bloodiest battles in history.”

2. proper noun

A surname, especially referring to a person of French descent.

“John Verdun is a French-Canadian artist known for his abstract paintings.”

Synonyms

  • town
  • village

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis