Meaning & use

Oder

proper noun·Advanced

A major river in Central Europe that forms much of the border between Germany and Poland.

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The Oder rises in the Czech mountains and flows north into the Baltic Sea.

Several historic cities, including Wroclaw, sit along the banks of the Oder.

A note on using this word

Capitalize Oder as a proper name; it is often paired with the Neisse River when referring to the Oder-Neisse border line.

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