Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Vietnam

//ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm// name, noun, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.

    "But as in the case of Japan, the results of self-dealing corruption largely remain in the country rather than escaping to Swiss bank accounts as often happened with the style of 1950s era corruption seen in Vietnam or the Philippines."

  2. 2
    The Vietnam War. US, colloquial

    "David Rabe's anti-Viet Nam play Streamers"

Noun
  1. 1
    A long and protracted war or conflict in which the dominating foreign occupier is unable to secure a victory.

    "another Vietnam"

  2. 2
    A place that is very dangerous, especially if afflicted by violence. US, slang

    "Welcome back to Vietnam, California."

  3. 3
    A situation in which one cannot win. US, broadly, slang

    "Everyone was miserable, including Coppola. "It was my Vietnam," he moaned a few months later."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Vietnamese Việt Nam. Extended senses come from the Vietnam War.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Vietnamese Việt Nam. Extended senses come from the Vietnam War.

See also for "vietnam"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: vietnam