Strasbourg

American  

[stras-burg, strahz-boorg, straz-boor] / ˈstræs bɜrg, ˈstrɑz bʊərg, strazˈbur /

noun

1. a fortress city in and the capital of Bas-Rhin, in NE France, near the Rhine: cathedral; taken by Allied forces November 1944.

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Strasbourg British  

/ ˈstræzbɜːɡ, strasbur /

noun

1. German name: Strassburg.  a city in NE France, on the Rhine: the chief French inland port; under German rule (1870–1918); university (1567); seat of the Council of Europe and of the European Parliament. Pop: 264 115 (1999)

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Example Sentences

She played four clay court events last year, with the highlight a run to the fourth round in Rome, but experienced further back issues in Strasbourg and after competing at Roland Garros.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

There are also two tournaments - in Strasbourg and Rabat - the week before the French Open, which rounds off the clay court swing.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The former Strasbourg manager says that Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill all remain unavailable for the game at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lyon head to Strasbourg on Sunday on a run of 13 consecutive wins, seven of them in Ligue 1.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I suggested we fly to Strasbourg and walk up to Saint Odile, or somewhere or other in Alsace.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway