Viet

American  

[vee-et, vyet] / viˈɛt, vyɛt /

noun

1. South Vietnam, North Vietnam, or both.

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adjective

1. Vietnamese.

Etymology

Origin of Viet

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Example Sentences

Orla had been travelling around South East Asia before starting a degree at Durham University, Viet Nam News said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the 1968 Tet Offensive, U.S. forces crushed the Viet Cong, dealing a near-fatal blow to the communist insurgency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Over three years, from 1965 to 1968, the U.S. conducted Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign with the objective of putting the Viet Cong in their place — and it was remarkably unsuccessful.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, who came up with the motion, added that staff should report back in 90 days or sooner on the efficacy of the fund and suggestions to increase its budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong, Krulak explained, could call on at least 2.5 million men to fight.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin