Bavarian

noun

Ba·​var·​i·​an bə-ˈver-ē-ən How to pronounce Bavarian (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Bavaria
2
: the High German dialect of southern Bavaria and Austria
Bavarian adjective

Examples of Bavarian in a Sentence

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An immigrant with German roots, Schweikert worked as a textile engineer before opening his German-style restaurant, Bavarian Haus Restaurant & Catering in Park Road Shopping Center. Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025 Google Translate was used to translate the news release from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025 Glendale's Bavarian Bierhaus also has set the dates for its month-long Oktoberfest celebration. Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025 Where to stay: The Bavarian Inn The 64-room inn sits on five acres and was first opened by an expat German more than 50 years ago—hence the chalet-style architecture. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bavarian

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bavarian was in 1634

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“Bavarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bavarian. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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