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Definition of ulm

ulm

/ʊlm/
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ulm Lexical Profile

• noun

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A city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the River Danube, historically known as a major center of trade and globally recognized as the birthplace of Albert Einstein and the home of the Ulm Minster, which features the world's tallest church steeple.

Example

"During our architectural tour of southern Germany, we stopped in Ulm to marvel at its magnificent Gothic minster."

• Nearby Words

ulan-ude
ulex
ulluco
ulm
ulmaria
ulsan
ulyanovsk

Word Origin & Etymology

The name likely originates from the Old High German word 'ulm' or 'ulma', meaning 'elm tree', or possibly from an older Indo-European root meaning 'marshy' or 'flowing', referring to its geographical location on the River Danube.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ulm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ulm
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