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    Rotterdam (en. Rotterdam)

    /ˈrɒtərˌdæm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A port city in the Netherlands located in the province of South Holland.
    Rotterdam is known for its many skyscrapers.
    Rotterdam est connue pour ses nombreux gratte-ciels.
    The second largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam.
    The residents of Rotterdam take pride in their culture.
    Les habitants de Rotterdam sont fiers de leur culture.
    An important economic and industrial center of Europe.
    The port of Rotterdam is one of the largest in the world.
    Le port de Rotterdam est l'un des plus grands du monde.

    Etymology

    The name 'Rotterdam' comes from the construction of a dam on the Rotte River in the 13th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Port of Rotterdam
    The largest port in Europe.
    Port de Rotterdam
    Architect of Rotterdam
    Famous for its innovations in design.
    Architecte de Rotterdam

    Related Words

    Holland
    Region of the Netherlands where Rotterdam is located.
    Hollande
    Skyscraper
    Very tall buildings often found in Rotterdam.
    gratte-ciel

    Slang Meanings

    Dynamic and avant-garde.
    The artistic scene in Rotterdam is truly Rotterdamian.
    La scène artistique de Rotterdam est vraiment rotterdamienne.
    Rich in urban culture.
    This atmosphere is typically Rotterdam.
    Cette ambiance est typiquement rotterdam.