Definitions of Vitus Bering
-
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
-
synonyms:
Behring, Bering, Vitus Behring
-
example of:
-
navigator
in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
-
navigator
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Vitus Bering'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up Vitus Bering for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
