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Definition of amstel

amstel

/ˈæm.stəl/
Am · stel
Plural:Amstels
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amstel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular brand of Dutch beer, traditionally a pilsner, originally brewed near the Amstel river.

Example

"He ordered an ice-cold Amstel at the pub while waiting for the football match to begin."

2

A river in the Netherlands that flows through the city of Amsterdam and empties into the IJ bay.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Outside the Netherlands, 'Amstel' is most frequently recognized as a beer brand, while geographically it refers to the river that gave Amsterdam its name. As a proper noun, it should always be capitalized.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old Dutch 'Aeme-stelle', meaning 'water-area' or 'abounding in water'. It is the river from which the city of Amsterdam (historically Amstelredamme, meaning a dam on the Amstel) takes its name.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amstel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amstel
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