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Definition of dusseldorf
dusseldorf
/ˈdʊs.əlˌdɔːrf/
Dus · sel · dorf
dusseldorf Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major city in western Germany and the capital of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, situated along the Rhine River and renowned as an international business, financial, and fashion center.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled with an umlaut (Düsseldorf) in formal writing and its native German, but frequently anglicized as 'Dusseldorf' in international contexts.
• Rhymes for dusseldorf
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dusseldorf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dusseldorf