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Definition of pittsburgh

pittsburgh

/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/
Pitts · burgh
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pittsburgh Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in western Pennsylvania, United States, located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, historically famous as the center of the American steel industry and today recognized as a hub for technology, healthcare, and higher education.

Word Nuance & Usage

The spelling of Pittsburgh, with its terminal 'h', famously distinguishes it from many other American cities ending in '-burg'; the 'h' was officially restored in 1911 after a brief, controversial federal mandate had removed it.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pittsburgh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pittsburgh
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