Austria
Americannoun
noun
Discover More
The picturesque Tyrol region, in the western part of the country, is a favorite year-round tourist spot.
Under the Hapsburg dynasty (1278–1918), Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and became a leading player in European politics.
Austria was occupied by Nazi forces in 1938 and annexed by Adolf Hitler to Germany. It was reestablished as a republic in 1945 but remained occupied by four Allied powers until it declared neutrality in 1955.
After losing control of the German portions of the Holy Roman Empire in the nineteenth century, Austria joined with Hungary to create the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867–1918). Allied with Germany, Bulgaria, and Turkey in World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was devastated by the war.
Other Word Forms
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The 18-year-old centre-back joined from Austria Vienna and impressed during pre-season but cannot play competitive matches for the Reds because he does not qualify for a work permit.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Rohl's move to Austria continues his history of bold career choices.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Austria, he said, “had never been my country.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Her cousin’s wife is Austrian footballer Verena Hanshaw, who currently plays for FK Austria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
I wanted to go to Austria without war.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
