1
: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay
2
: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship
3
not capitalized
: a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque
adjective
Examples of Basque in a Sentence
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Asturias is one of four regions along Spain's north coast, from Galicia in the west to the Basque Country in the east.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The 60-year-old building on Basque Avenue, designated a local landmark in 2018 and placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 2019, closed as a library branch in 2013 due to a variety of issues, most notably a lack of funding.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
This relationship was reflected in the emotional celebrations of the Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, who were born in the Basque Country to Ghanaian parents and have experienced the highs and lows – but mostly lows – of playing for Athletic Club together.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Intermediate surfers can also head to the neighboring town of Saint Jean de Luz to ride out one of the French Basque’s rare point breaks at Lafitenia beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Elsewhere, Ecuador faltered against Italy and Uruguay really fell flat on their previous good form with defeat to the Ivory Coast and a draw in the Basque Country.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Despite a population of just under 2.2 million people, according to the Basque Statistics Office, the region is home to 23 Michelin star restaurants, including four with three stars.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
Directed by Gus van Sant, languorous, malicious meals unspool at La Côte Basque, the midtown society lunch spot, gloves are sought at Saks (they are shamed for being behind the times and told to–gasp–try Lord & Taylor).
—Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
An intimate family drama mixed with elements of psychological drama, said Corral, it is set in Ruíz de Alauda’s lush native Basque Country.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The 60-year-old building on Basque Avenue, designated a local landmark in 2018 and placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 2019, closed as a library branch in 2013 due to a variety of issues, most notably a lack of funding.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
This relationship was reflected in the emotional celebrations of the Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, who were born in the Basque Country to Ghanaian parents and have experienced the highs and lows – but mostly lows – of playing for Athletic Club together.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Intermediate surfers can also head to the neighboring town of Saint Jean de Luz to ride out one of the French Basque’s rare point breaks at Lafitenia beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Elsewhere, Ecuador faltered against Italy and Uruguay really fell flat on their previous good form with defeat to the Ivory Coast and a draw in the Basque Country.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Despite a population of just under 2.2 million people, according to the Basque Statistics Office, the region is home to 23 Michelin star restaurants, including four with three stars.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
Directed by Gus van Sant, languorous, malicious meals unspool at La Côte Basque, the midtown society lunch spot, gloves are sought at Saks (they are shamed for being behind the times and told to–gasp–try Lord & Taylor).
—Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
An intimate family drama mixed with elements of psychological drama, said Corral, it is set in Ruíz de Alauda’s lush native Basque Country.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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