Europe

[yoor-uhp, yur-, yoo-roh-pee, yuh-]

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.

Europe

/ 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

Europe

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

Other Word Forms

• anti-Europe adjective
• pro-Europe adjective

Example Sentences

And the wedding itself was a glittering affair, with Noel Coward and Douglas Fairbanks Jr adding Hollywood sparkle and Queen Elizabeth II leading a procession of the royal families of Europe.

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"It's much more about European security, this adjustment with America, the reassurance to America that Europe is taking more responsibility for its security. The energising of Europe," Sir Tony said.

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Business with Chinese buyers has soared over the past few years, said Ms Pizol, who added that sales in Japan and Europe are also thriving.

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"It was the largest city in western Europe, with a population of over half a million, and it had an ebullient print media that was constantly commentating on the fashions and follies of the age."

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Spurs competed in Europe on a regular basis and had an almost permanent presence in the top half of the Premier League, but meaningful success escaped them and Levy.

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