copenhagen

n. the capital and largest city of Denmark.

n. the capital city of Denmark, located on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand.

“We spent three days in Copenhagen visiting the famous Little Mermaid statue.”

“Copenhagen is frequently cited as one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities due to its extensive network of dedicated cycling lanes.”

n. the government of Denmark.

n. a metonym for the Danish government or its official diplomatic stance.

“Copenhagen has not yet responded to the new trade proposal.”

“The decision sparked a diplomatic row, as Copenhagen remained firm in its refusal to renegotiate the existing maritime boundaries.”

Formal

n. a sweet, hot drink made from alcohol and beaten eggs.

n. a sweetened hot beverage consisting of spirits and beaten eggs.

“The old recipe book described how to prepare a warm Copenhagen for winter evenings.”

“The host served a traditional Copenhagen, though the heavy use of spirits and eggs made it far richer than modern guests were accustomed to.”

Archaic