Schaffhausen

American  

[shahf-hou-zuhn] / ˌʃɑfˈhaʊ zən /

noun

1. a canton in N Switzerland. 100 sq. mi. (259 sq. km).

2. a city in and the capital of this canton, on the Rhine.

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Schaffhausen British  

/ ʃaːfˈhauzən /

noun

1. a small canton of N Switzerland. Pop: 73 900 (2002 est). Area: 298 sq km (115 sq miles)

2. a town in N Switzerland, capital of Schaffhausen canton, on the Rhine. Pop: 33 628 (2000)

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Example Sentences

Fun on the slopes is what led the Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen to collaborate recently with another Swiss brand, The Faction Collective, to design freestyle skis in a limited edition of 55 pairs.

From New York Times

For watch brands like Ulysse Nardin, IWC Schaffhausen and Breitling, these alliances are seen as a way to reach new audiences.

From New York Times

It is the first time two men have walked out of the civil registry in their town of Schaffhausen as husband and husband.

From Reuters

From Stein am Rhein, you can take a boat down the Rhine to Schaffhausen, Switzerland, which is near Rheinfall, or the Rhine Falls.

From Washington Post

Located in Schaffhausen’s Old Town, this 15th-century hotel is elegant and cozy, with a lively restaurant and bar.

From Washington Post