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Definition of amsterdam
amsterdam
/ˈæm.stɚ.dæm/
amsterdam Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
The capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, located in the western province of North Holland, globally renowned for its extensive historic canal system, artistic heritage, and prominent bicycle culture.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amsterdam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amsterdam