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Definition of dammam

dammam

/dəˈmɑːm/
dam · mam
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dammam Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, serving as a major seaport, administrative center, and commercial hub on the Persian Gulf.

Example

"The energy executives traveled to Dammam to negotiate a new logistics contract for the region's expanding oil industry."

• Rhymes for dammam

• Nearby Words

damask rose
damavand
dames rocket
dammam
damodar
damselfish
damselfly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic الدمام (ad-Dammām). The exact origin of the name is debated, with some attributing it to the continuous drumming historically sounded to alert residents of returning ships.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dammam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dammam
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