Waterloo
/wˈɔtəˌrlu/
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Definition
(proper noun) A town in Belgium; by extension, a decisive defeat.
Sentence Examples
Napoleon's army lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The French were defeated at Waterloo.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The Battle of ____ was a major historical event that marked the final defeat of the French leader Napoleon today.