Europe

American  

[yoor-uhp, yur-, yoo-roh-pee, yuh-] / ˈyʊər əp, ˈyɜr-, yʊˈroʊ pi, yə- /

noun

1. a continent in the western part of the landmass lying between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains on the east and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black and Caspian Seas on the southeast. In British usage, Europe sometimes contrasts with England. About 4,017,000 square miles (10,404,000 square kilometers).

2. Classical Mythology. Europa.

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Europe British  

/ ˈjʊərəp /

noun

1. the second smallest continent, forming the W extension of Eurasia: the border with Asia runs from the Urals to the Caspian and the Black Sea. The coastline is generally extremely indented and there are several peninsulas (notably Scandinavia, Italy, and Iberia) and offshore islands (including the British Isles and Iceland). It contains a series of great mountain systems in the south (Pyrenees, Alps, Apennines, Carpathians, Caucasus), a large central plain, and a N region of lakes and mountains in Scandinavia. Pop: 724 722 000 (2005 est). Area: about 10 400 000 sq km (4 000 000 sq miles)

2. the continent of Europe except for the British Isles

   we're going to Europe for our holiday

3. the European Union

   when did Britain go into Europe?

4. a type of dinghy, designed to be sailed by one person

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Europe Cultural  

1. Continent that is actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia.

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Other Word Forms

• anti-Europe adjective
• pro-Europe adjective

Example Sentences

The rate of VAT - the tax paid when buying goods and services - is 20%, one of the highest rates for hospitality in Europe.

From BBC

Nike’s overall quarterly sales of $11.3 billion beat Wall Street expectations, with sales ticking up in North America and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would also significantly hinder the U.S. ability to carry out operations in the Middle East, given how U.S. bases in Europe provide crucial logistical and supply hubs for U.S. military missions abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those questions about economic support, the UK-US relationship and post-Brexit ties with Europe will now be at the heart of British politics as this storm gathers pace.

From BBC

“The biggest problem today is the lack of jet fuel and diesel … and we are seeing it already in Asia,” Birol said, adding that this will probably become a challenge in Europe by May.

From MarketWatch