Oslo

[ oz-loh, os-; Norwegian oos-loo ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Norway, in the SE part, at the head of Oslo Fiord.

Oslo

/ ˈɒzləʊ; ˈuslu /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Norway, in the southeast at the head of Oslo Fjord (an inlet of the Skagerrak): founded in about 1050; university (1811); a major commercial and industrial centre, producing about a quarter of Norway's total output. Pop: 521 886 (2004 est) Former name1624–1877Christiania1877–1924Kristiania

Oslo

1. Capital of Norway and largest city in the country, located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast; Norway's main port and chief commercial, industrial, and transportation center.

Example Sentences

Oslo said it did not want to rely on China for such materials, stressing it would only begin issuing licences once more environmental research was carried out.

From BBC

To make the tradition more environmentally friendly, this year the tree is travelling to the capital by electric truck and a new tree has been planted in Oslo, to replace it.

From BBC

Oslo sent out an earlier version in 2018, but Kamfjord said climate change and more extreme weather events such as floods and landslides had brought increased risks.

From BBC

The science teacher from Oslo would take matters into her own hands and deliver a speech which would force those at the top of Fifa to take notice.

From BBC

Entrepreneur Max Daily, semi-famous in San Diego for running the pop-up Oslo Sardine Bar, has announced plans to open an eatery on Old Highway 80 with a stage for live music.

From Los Angeles Times