Zurich
a canton in N Switzerland. 668 sq. mi. (1,730 sq. km).
the capital of this canton, on the Lake of Zurich.
Lake of, a lake in N Switzerland. 25 miles (40 km) long; 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
- German Zü·rich [tsy-rikh] /ˈtsü rɪx/ (for defs. 1, 2).
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How to use Zurich in a sentence
At Zurich, the number of women hired in senior positions increased by a third as a result.
‘It’s possible if done right’: Pandemic accelerates demand for flexible senior roles | Jessica Davies | February 3, 2021 | DigidayEarlier this week, Jonas Siegenthaler was spotted in the Zurich airport, coming back to Washington.
Capitals mailbag: Will the Caps turn to Henrik Lundqvist or Ilya Samsonov? | Samantha Pell | December 17, 2020 | Washington PostHe became a familiar presence at Mary’s Old Timers Bar, a Zurich tavern styled after American speakeasies.
The Synchronicity of Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Jung - Issue 93: Forerunners | Paul Halpern | November 18, 2020 | NautilusTheir first encounter was on a Saturday night in Zurich, 1896.
When Einstein Tilted at Windmills - Issue 93: Forerunners | Amanda Gefter | November 18, 2020 | NautilusZurich prosecutors did open a probe into the original complaint that Khan filed after discovering that he was followed.
The Cristina Yang we met ten years ago would have had no problem leaving to run a prestigious hospital in Zurich.
When the fans and journalists arrived at Zurich International Airport, we had no idea what Microsoft had planned.
War Games: Microsoft Invades Liechtenstein for Halo 4 Blowout | Alex Klein | November 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThen when I went to Zurich and saw pictures of myself in the newspaper, it was surreal.
They quickly left Frankfurt for Zurich, Switzerland, where they waited desperately for financial support from LAKAM.
“If he had real money in Zurich, it may be gone by now,” the official said.
Six weeks after the victory of Zurich came the 18th Brumaire, and Napoleon's accession to the consulate.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonMiddle-aged people at Zurich recollect when the old "Grindel" was still standing at the mouth of their river.
He was born in 1493, near Zurich, of a well-to-do family, his father being a physician.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkI must again ask you to undertake the disagreeable task of making a fair copy of the errors in the Zurich Sonata.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 of 2 | Lady WallaceAs we journeyed from Zurich, we felt we were leaving behind us sights we might never see again.
From the Thames to the Tiber | J. Wardle
British Dictionary definitions for Zürich
/ (ˈzjʊərɪk, German ˈtsyːrɪç) /
a canton of NE Switzerland: mainly Protestant and German-speaking. Capital: Zürich. Pop: 342 500 (2002 est). Area: 1729 sq km (668 sq miles)
a city in NE Switzerland, the capital of Zürich canton, on Lake Zürich: the largest city and industrial centre in Switzerland; centre of the Swiss Reformation; financial centre. Pop: 336 821 (1999 est)
Lake Zürich a lake in N Switzerland, mostly in Zürich canton. Area: 89 sq km (34 sq miles)
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Cultural definitions for Zurich
[ (zoor-ik) ]
Largest city in Switzerland, situated in the northern part of the country.
Notes for Zurich
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