Basque

noun

ˈbask

ˈbäsk

: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay

: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship

not capitalized : a tight-fitting bodice for women

Basque adjective

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The Basque was yellow carded for mouthing from the dugout as Barca led 4-1 after mounting a comeback for the ages. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 After winning the Copa del Rey in April and Euro 2024 in July, Williams added a further honour in October when his film ‘Los Williams’ won the Public Prize at the Basque Documentary Film Awards. —

The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Like most Spanish toon features, Basque animated pics consistently underperform in domestic distribution. —

John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 Choosing the Basque Country means excellent quality of life, nature, gastronomy, outdoor sports, conviviality and family. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Basque