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Definition of baltimore

baltimore

/ˈbɔːl.tɪ.mɔːr/
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Adjective:Baltimorean
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baltimore Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major seaport and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, situated along the Patapsco River near the Chesapeake Bay.

Example

"We spent the afternoon exploring the historic ships docked in Baltimore's Inner Harbor."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, the founding proprietor of the Maryland colony. His title derived from the Manor of Baltimore in County Longford, Ireland, anglicized from the Irish 'Baile an Tí Mhóir' meaning 'town of the big house'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baltimore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baltimore
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