Glarus

[ glahr-uhs, -oos ]

noun

1. a canton in E central Switzerland. 264 sq. mi. (684 sq. km).
2. a town in and the capital of this canton, E of Lucerne.

Glarus

/ ˈɡlaːrʊs /

noun

1. an Alpine canton of E central Switzerland. Capital: Glarus. Pop: 38 400 (2002 est). Area 684 sq km (264 sq miles)
2. a town in E central Switzerland, the capital of Glarus canton. Pop: 5556 (2000)

Example Sentences

Meanwhile in the east of the country, Canton Glarus has witnessed a surge of wild campers, driven by Instagram, looking for clickable high mountain shots.

From BBC

“We are backed into a corner now, because we can’t decrease their wages because then we will definitely not have teachers, and we can’t increase our rates for parents because parents cannot pay any more than they are,” said Brooke Skidmore, who owns the Growing Tree in New Glarus, Wis., with her brother.

From New York Times

Those who worked on the measure with Republican legislative leaders say now is the time to update laws in a state that saw the birth of beer-giant Miller in Milwaukee and in recent years has seen an explosion of craft brewers, like New Glarus Brewing Co. which makes Spotted Cow and other beers available for sale only in Wisconsin.

From Seattle Times

“They know that child care will close. They know that families will no longer be able to work,” said Brooke Skidmore, owner of The Growing Tree child care center in New Glarus.

From Washington Times

Those who worked on the measure with Republican legislative leaders say now is the time to update laws in a state that saw the birth of beer-giant Miller in Milwaukee and in recent years has seen an explosion of smaller craft brewers, like New Glarus Brewing Co. which makes Spotted Cow and other beers available for sale only in Wisconsin.

From Washington Times