Bavarian

noun

Ba·​var·​i·​an bə-ˈver-ē-ən How to pronounce Bavarian (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Bavaria
2
: the High German dialect of southern Bavaria and Austria
Bavarian adjective

Examples of Bavarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Inside, the welcome is made flesh, in the stout shape of Bavarian weisswurst with fried pickles and Beer Cheese Spread. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024 The Bavarian Blast waterpark at Bavarian Inn is on its way, with summer progress set to give way to a major expansion, over 20 new aquatic attractions and several new family entertainment options. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024 The objects — which include bottles, scissors and other household items — were presented to the media in Germany, according to a July 10 news release from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 Last year, the company laid off 132 employees and sold its 280-person travel health business to Bavarian Nordic. Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 In searching for a new place to practice, Henning talked to Steve Morris, executive director of Bavarian United Soccer Club, who joked that Henning should build a new one himself. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 This video shows you how it’s done: Choose from the Amber Lager, Pale Ale, or Bavarian Wheat Hefeweizen kits and enjoy a fresh gallon for up to 30 days. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 5 June 2024 This brings me to a concert of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 May 2024 And on April 30, Washington Performing Arts welcomes the arguable highlight of the spring roster of visitors, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by one of the classical world’s most charismatic conductors, Sir Simon Rattle. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bavarian was in 1634

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“Bavarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bavarian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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