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Cherbourg Definition & Meaning

cherbourg
noun
  1. a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base

"Cherbourg" in song lyrics

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  • "umbrellas of cherbourg"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cherbourg mean?
a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base
What part of speech is cherbourg?
Cherbourg is a noun.

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