Ardennes

American  

[ahr-den, ar-den] / ɑrˈdɛn, arˈdɛn /

noun

1. Forest of Ardennes, a wooded plateau region in western Europe, in northeastern France, southeastern Belgium, and Luxembourg: World War I battle 1914; World War II battle 1944–45.

2. a department in northeastern France. 2,028 sq. mi. (5,255 sq. km). Mézières.

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Ardennes British  

/ ardɛn, ɑːˈdɛn /

noun

1. a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Mézières. Pop: 288 806 (2003 est). Area: 5253 sq km (2049 sq miles)

2. a wooded plateau in SE Belgium, Luxembourg, and NE France: scene of heavy fighting in both World Wars

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Example Sentences

Pidcock has already enjoyed a strong start to 2025, recording four victories and finishing in the top 10 in each of the three Ardennes classics last month.

From BBC

The Belgian hopes to compete in the three Ardennes classics and the Tour de Romandie in preparation for this year's Tour de France.

From BBC

Hall’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at Ardennes American Cemetery, France, along with others still missing from WWII.

From Seattle Times

The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive, began in Belgium in the winter of 1944.

From Science Magazine

The bomber — nicknamed “Move Over Mabel” — had just dropped its payload over the Ardennes region when it was hit by German antiaircraft artillery about 9,000 feet in the air, Arrieta said.

From Los Angeles Times