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Definition of barcelona

barcelona

/ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/
Bar · ce · lo · na
Adjective:Barcelonian
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barcelona Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major coastal city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, serving as the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, renowned for its art and architecture.

Example

"During our trip to Spain, we spent three days in Barcelona exploring the magnificent architecture of Antoni Gaudí."

• Rhymes for barcelona

• Nearby Words

barbel
barbell
barbet
barcelona
bardick
barehipani
barge

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Latin 'Barcino', which evolved from an earlier Iberian settlement. A popular legend attributes the city's founding to the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, though this is historically debated.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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