Ostrava

American

[aw-strah-vah] / ˈɔ strɑ vɑ /

noun

a city in northern Moravia, in the northeastern Czech Republic.

Ostrava British

/ ˈɔstrava /

noun

an industrial city in the E Czech Republic, on the River Oder: the chief coal-mining area in the Czech Republic, in Upper Silesia. Pop: 316 000 (2005 est)

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Black coal mining has a tradition spanning over two centuries in the eastern Czech region of Ostrava, once known as the country's "steel heart".

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Ostrava has been one of the most-affected towns, after the river Oder burst its banks following heavy downpours on Tuesday.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Slovakia also registered its first win, a 6-2 victory over Kazakhstan in Group B in Ostrava.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

After an hour at the station at Ostrava, I was ready to see how a Polish dining car would compare.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Sunday will be only the second tour meeting between her and Kazakhstan's Rybakina - Swiatek winning in straight sets in Ostrava in 2021.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023

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