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Definition of aberdeen
aberdeen
/ˌæbərˈdiːn/
Ab · er · deen
aberdeen Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
Scottish A major port city in northeastern Scotland, United Kingdom, situated where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea, historically renowned for its offshore oil industry and distinctive grey granite architecture.
Example
"We took a train up the eastern coast to visit the historic granite buildings of Aberdeen."
2
American A coastal city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, historically significant for its timber and fishing industries.
Example
"The timber boom of the early twentieth century brought immense wealth and rapid growth to Aberdeen."
• Rhymes for aberdeen
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Obar Dheathain' and earlier Pictish origins, combining 'aber-' (meaning 'mouth of' or 'confluence') with the names of the local rivers, the Don and the Dee.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aberdeen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aberdeen