Vocabulary Entry

hindenburg

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noun

The Hindenburg was a German passenger airship that famously caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock in Lakehurst, New Jersey, in 1937.

Example Sentences

"The Hindenburg disaster is one of the most tragic events in aviation history."

"Many documentaries have been made about the Hindenburg and its tragic end."

"People were fascinated by the grandeur of the Hindenburg before its fateful flight."