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Definition of tilburg
tilburg
/ˈtɪlbɜːrɡ/
Til · burg
tilburg Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city and municipality in the southern Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant, historically renowned for its textile industry and home to Tilburg University.
Example
"During our tour of the Netherlands, we stopped in Tilburg to visit its contemporary art museums and former textile mills."
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the 12th century, the name likely derives from an older local term (potentially related to agricultural tilling or a specific topographical feature) combined with the Germanic element 'burg', meaning a fortified settlement or castle.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tilburg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tilburg