: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language
1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
plural Danish
: a piece of Danish pastry
Examples of Danish in a Sentence
Adjective
She knows a few Danish phrases.
Noun
We had cheese Danish for breakfast.
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
In February, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
The palate reveals flavors of baked quince, cheese Danish, and fig.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Back then, the Danish forward’s raw attributes were there for everyone to see.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
In February, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
The palate reveals flavors of baked quince, cheese Danish, and fig.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for Danish
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“Danish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Danish. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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Danish
1 of 2 adjective
Dan·ish
ˈdā-nish 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or Danish
Danish
2 of 2 noun1
: the Germanic language of the Danes
2
plural Danish
: a piece of Danish pastry
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