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Definition of scheldt
scheldt
/ʃɛlt/
scheldt
scheldt Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Western Europe that rises in northern France, flows through Belgium (including the prominent port city of Antwerp), and empties into the North Sea via the southwestern Netherlands.
Example
"During the Second World War, securing the Scheldt estuary was crucial for the Allied forces to open the shipping route to Antwerp."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a geographical proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically preceded by the definite article (e.g., 'the Scheldt').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin name 'Scaldis', which is believed to be of Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly meaning 'shallow' or referring to an area with reed beds.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scheldt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scheldt