1
: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay
2
: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship
3
not capitalized
: a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque
adjective
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Legendary surf spots along this stretch of Basque Country coastline include Plage de la Côte des Basques, beloved for its powerful waves.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
Regional industries are flourishing in Catalonia and the Basque Country, home to Williams and Spain’s goalscorer Mikel Olarzabal.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2024
Now: west According to Jussi Santa, the general manager of Hotel Renegade, the recent hotel boom on the west side of downtown is a natural progression after developers built up the eastern side near the Basque District about 30 years ago.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2024
La Concha Beach – San Sebastian, Spain With a long coastline stretching more than 4,200 feet, La Concha Beach is a renowned jewel of the Basque Country.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
Regional industries are flourishing in Catalonia and the Basque Country, home to Williams and Spain’s goalscorer Mikel Olarzabal.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2024
Now: west According to Jussi Santa, the general manager of Hotel Renegade, the recent hotel boom on the west side of downtown is a natural progression after developers built up the eastern side near the Basque District about 30 years ago.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2024
La Concha Beach – San Sebastian, Spain With a long coastline stretching more than 4,200 feet, La Concha Beach is a renowned jewel of the Basque Country.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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