Czech

noun

1
: a native or inhabitant of western Czechoslovakia (Bohemia or Moravia) or the Czech Republic
2
: the Slavic language of the Czechs
3
: a native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia
Czech adjective
Czechish adjective

Examples of Czech in a Sentence

the customs of the Czechs He learned to speak Czech.
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Celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech has confided her fandom to Vogue. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025 The Czech Academy members voted for the top films in 24 categories out of 93 film and series submissions. Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Jan. 2025 That came after his win over another Czech, Tomas Machac, in the previous round. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025 The grazing habits of the hundreds of tauros cattle, herds of which also now live in parts of Spain, Czech Republic, Croatia and Romania, play a role in recreating an open landscape where other species can thrive. Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Czech 

Word History

Etymology

Czech Čech

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Czech was in 1841

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“Czech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Czech. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Czech

noun
1
: a person born or living in western Czechoslovakia (including Bohemia and Moravia) or the Czech Republic
2
: the Slavic language of the Czechs
Czech adjective
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