Bergen

[ bur-guhn; Norwegian ber-guhn ]

noun

1. Edgar, 1903–78, U.S. ventriloquist.
2. a city in southwestern Norway, on the Atlantic Ocean.
3. a first name.

bergen

¹

/ ˈbɜːɡən /

noun

1. a large rucksack with a capacity of over 50 litres

Bergen

²

noun

1. ˈbærɡən a port in SW Norway: chief city in medieval times. Pop: 237 430 (2004 est)
2. ˈbɛrxən the Flemish name for Mons

Example Sentences

Our reporter William Kremer join them in their flashy new studio in Bergen where the journalists share some of their best stories and tell us about their aspirations for the future.

From BBC

Offscreen Smart — who received her award from Candice Bergen, Emmy legend in her own right — said she was grateful “that my career has been a very gradual kind of climb.”

From Los Angeles Times

That language is as intentional as the selection of Candice Bergen to present for best actress in a comedy.

From Salon

That line was also referenced by Candice Bergen, star of sitcom Murphy Brown, who sarcastically suggested it represented progress.

From BBC

Earlier in the evening, Candice Bergen said, "Today a Republican candidate for vice president would never attack a woman for having kids. So as they say, my work here is done. Meow."

From Salon