How to Use Basque in a Sentence

Basque

noun
  • The menu is Basque-inspired, and every seat has an ocean view.
    — Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026
  • How about all of your scenes with the Swans at La Côte Basque?
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
  • After, there will be more dancing, food and music on the Basque Block.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The Basque Country is not an easy place to leave for any footballer brought up in the region.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Mini Basque Cheese Fun and rich, with a thick, almost sticky texture.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Spain's Basque Country canceled some sports and cultural events.
    — CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • Spain’s Basque Country canceled some sports and cultural events.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • Yes, the film was entirely shot in Bizkaia, in the Basque Country.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Basque Country is a region that glitters with Michelin stars.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • Only a Basque thoroughbred is galloping into contention, and there may now be room for four.
    — Henry Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Add Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake or chocolate tarte for $30 each.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Learn a little Basque Even just referring to the city by its Basque name will get you bonus points with the locals.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But in Basque Country, pintxos are more than innovative bar snacks.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
  • Asturias is one of four regions along Spain's north coast, from Galicia in the west to the Basque Country in the east.
    — Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • It's been so lovely to see all of your pictures of your beautiful Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake and to hear all of your questions.
    — Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Down in Basque Country, Biarritz draws in both celebrities and surfers with its impressive (but gentle) waves.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2025
  • However, his experience interacting with those from the Basque Country has stayed with him.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After departing Le Select and Café Basque, though, that’s now his only stateside venture.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • Bacalao is served in all manner of dishes; one of the most popular is with pil-pil sauce, made of olive oil, garlic and the juice of the fish, and typical in the Basque Country.
    — Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
  • Jare, a young woman from the Basque Archipelago with hidden powers, uncovers a dangerous plot and must forge alliances to survive.
    — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The property has also teamed up with the Basque Culinary Center, which trains people and promotes Basque gastronomy.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
  • San Sebastián is one of the capitals of Basque Country, with irresistibly beautiful beaches, pretty old towns, and an incredible food scene.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In 1843 the author Victor Hugo visited Biarritz as part of his travels through the Basque Country.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Playing in Bilbao had brought pressures because of Athletic Club’s rule to only field players born or trained in the Basque Country region that city is part of.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Set in the Basque Country in 1930, the film tells the story of an English ship that is stranded on the shores of Biscay during a violent storm.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • His last job before moving to the Middle East was as an assistant coach at EuroLeague club Baskonia in Spain’s Basque Country.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
  • About 10 months before the opening, the museum also got a new leader in Barthélémy Etchegoyen Glama, a 33-year-old native of the Basque Country.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Part of the Zinemira section, which is dedicated to Basque productions, the film is competing for the Irizar Award for Basque Cinema.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The man's body was taken to the Basque Institute of Legal Medicine to undergo an autopsy, The Independent reported.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

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