Odessa

American  

[oh-des-uh] / oʊˈdɛs ə /

noun

1. the Russian name of Odesa.

2. a city in western Texas.

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Odessa British  

/ aˈdjɛsə, əʊˈdɛsə /

noun

1. a port in S Ukraine on the Black Sea: the chief Russian grain port in the 19th century; university (1865); industrial centre and important naval base. Pop: 1 010 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

The terms of the contract were steep: After a grace period, Odessa would have to pay roughly $24,000 annually to maintain its membership, an amount that could increase and had no cap.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Marty Supreme star Odessa A'zion walked the red carpet wearing an embellished black gown.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

To the Syrian sailors transporting grain from Odessa, however, docking in Naples is a respite compared to the danger in their homeland and the war in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Marty Supreme” has three nominations overall, including Odessa A’zion for female actor in a supporting role and performance by a cast in a motion picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

In pointing to school systems he thought were skewed in favor of extracurricular activities, Perot took particular aim at Odessa.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger