Mostar

[moh-stahr]

noun

1. a city in S Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Neretva River: former capital of Herzegovina.

Example Sentences

When Mostar was besieged during the war in Bosnia in 1993, I saw pallets of American military 'meals ready to eat', dropped from high altitude, scattered all over the east side of the city that was being constantly shelled.

From BBC

When Mostar was besieged during the war in Bosnia in 1993 I saw pallets of American military "meals ready to eat", dropped from high altitude, scattered all over the east side of the city that was being constantly shelled.

From BBC

At 11, he lost his father in the shelling of his hometown, Mostar, and spent years as a refugee, moving from country to country with his mother as she struggled to find a way to survive.

From New York Times

His best friend from childhood survived the war in Bosnia and still lives in Mostar, working and raising a family, but Mr. Ramic, an American citizen, said he doubted he would return to live there.

From New York Times

He and his mother have returned to Mostar for visits, including in September for the 30th anniversary of his father’s death.

From New York Times