Kiev

British  

/ ˈkijɪf, ˈkiːɛf /

noun

1. the capital of Ukraine, on the Dnieper River: formed the first Russian state by the late 9th century; university (1834). Pop: 2 623 000 (2005 est)

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Kiev Cultural  

1. Capital of Ukraine in the north-central region of the country on the Dnieper River; a major manufacturing and transportation center.

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Example Sentences

The campaign ended in tears, however, after he injured his shoulder when challenged by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final, lasting only 31 minutes of a 3-1 loss in Kiev.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"US-led negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are ongoing. Until such an agreement is met, Moscow is likely to continue fighting a slow war," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He: “How did you know I was in Kiev in 2019?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The company is trading energy from Kiev, Zagreb, Poland, Switzerland and Amsterdam and is now looking to develop transition products, such as emissions trading, Timchenko said.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

Surely not in Kiev, or Lvov, or Warsaw.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr