Bern
geographical name
ˈbərn
ˈbern
1
canton northwest and west central Switzerland area 2327 square miles (6027 square kilometers)
2
city on the Aare River, capital of Bern Canton, and capital of Switzerland
Cite this Entry
“Bern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bern. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
