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Definition of dortmund
dortmund
/ˈdɔːrtmənd/
dort · mund
dortmund Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany, located in the Ruhr industrial region and known for its historic coal and steel industries, as well as its prominence in European football.
Example
"During our tour of western Germany, we spent two days in Dortmund to explore its renowned industrial museums and local culture."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'Throtmanni', first recorded in the late 9th century. The exact etymological roots remain debated but are deeply tied to early Germanic settlements in the Westphalian region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dortmund. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dortmund