Basque

noun

ˈbask  ˈbäsk 

1

: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay

2

: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship

3

not capitalized : a tight-fitting bodice for women

Basque adjective

Examples of Basque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Castilian Spanish is spoken by the majority of Spaniards, but some autonomous regions have their own official language (Catalan in Catalonia, for example, and Basque, or Euskara, in the Basque Country). —Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025

Yet, as seen in Spain, where Basque, Catalan, Madrid and Andalusian sectors all see growth, regional hubs can expand the whole, generating IP, co-production and shared expertise, careers and, crucially, a rich culture. —Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025

His last job before moving to the Middle East was as an assistant coach at EuroLeague club Baskonia in Spain’s Basque Country. —Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Athletic Club v Real Sociedad The Basque Derby will be the first major derby of the new year. —Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, ultimately from Latin Vasco member of a group of ancient peoples inhabiting the present Basque country

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Basque

• ask
• bask
• cask
• casque
• flask
• mask
• masque
• pasch
• task
• subtask
• unmask