Dresden Definition & Meaning

dresden
noun
  1. a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

"Dresden" in song lyrics

See how dresden is used in real songs:

  • "passanger ship dresden"
    AOL — AOL
  • "passenger ship from germany dresden"
    AOL — AOL
  • "frauenkirche dresden"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dresden"

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