rotterdam
noun
Simple meaning
The 2nd largest city in the Netherlands.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɑtɚdæm
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Definition
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noun
The 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Related Words
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- netherlandsnoun
- hollandnoun
- dutchadjective
- spartanoun
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