Basel
Americannoun
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a city in and the capital of Basel-Stadt, in northwestern Switzerland, on the Rhine River.
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a canton in northern Switzerland, divided into two independent areas.
noun
Example Sentences
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This year's contest was held in Vienna, Austria, after 25-year-old JJ lifted last year's trophy in Basel, Switzerland, with his song Wasted Love.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
That wasn't without its controversies, as a lack of planning meant Scotland were wearing winter kits during the summer, in the heat of Zurich and Basel.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Global art sales rose 4% in 2025, according to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report, but are still far below peaks seen in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Reigning Swiss champions Basel said they were interested in making more use of the venue in the northern city and carefully reviewed all enquiries.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The school year finally ended, and Basel and Muhammad raced home carrying their certificates.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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