Schmalkalden

[ shmahl-kahl-dn ]

noun

1. a town in central Germany: a league to defend Protestantism formed here 1531.

Example Sentences

Seventy workers at Waldquell in Schmalkalden in Thuringia walked out of their jobs Tuesday bringing the production of beverages such as mineral waters, lemonades, and Vita Cola, which tastes similar to Coca-Cola, to a halt for several hours, German news agency dpa reported.

From Seattle Times

A large crater opened up overnight in November 2010 in a residential area of the eastern German town of Schmalkalden, swallowing a car and a garage door but causing no injuries.

From Wall Street Journal

A large crater opened up overnight in November 2010 in a residential area of the eastern German town of Schmalkalden, swallowing a car and a garage door but causing no injuries.

From Wall Street Journal

His conversion was hailed with great joy by the Protestants, and the league of Schmalkalden declared they were resolved to defend him; but the Reformation in the electorate received checks from the victory of Charles V. over William, duke of Cleves, and the hostility of the citizens of Cologne.

From Project Gutenberg

The league of Schmalkalden, led by Philip of Hesse and John Frederick, elector of Saxony, then took up arms to defend the towns; and in 1542 Brunswick was overrun and the duke forced to flee.

From Project Gutenberg