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Definition of malmo
malmo
/ˈmɑːl.moʊ/
Mal · mo
malmo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city located in the southernmost province of Scania in Sweden, renowned for its coastal industry, architecture, and its connection to Copenhagen, Denmark, via the Öresund Bridge.
Example
"We took a high-speed train across the Öresund Bridge from Copenhagen to spend the afternoon exploring Malmo."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently written with the Swedish diacritic as 'Malmö' in international contexts, though standard English typography often omits the umlaut.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Malmhaugar', which translates to 'gravel piles' or 'ore hills', referring to the local topography of the region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malmo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malmo