Lisbon

American  

[liz-buhn] / ˈlɪz bən /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.

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Lisbon British  

/ ˈlɪzbən /

noun

1. Portuguese name: Lisboa.  the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001)

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Lisbon Cultural  

1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.

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Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II.

Example Sentences

"Thanks to its ideal geographical position, Lisbon would become the group's unique southern European hub," Air France-KLM said earlier this month, adding that it would offer "extensive connectivity" to the Americas and Africa.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

That’s 6 minutes, 54 seconds faster than Kiplimo’s mark set last month in Lisbon, or about the time it takes to soft boil an egg to custard-like perfection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Last month, Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo wore the shoe to break the half-marathon world record in Lisbon, running a 4:22 mile pace to finish in 57:20.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"I thought the result in Lisbon in midweek would have helped them massively, just to get a little bit of momentum and confidence after the two cup defeats," added Shearer.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Lisbon might seem far from Salem now, but it was next door to home, compared to far-off Manila.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham