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Definition of utrecht
utrecht
/ˈjuːtrɛkt/
U · trecht
utrecht Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in the central Netherlands, renowned for its historic university, medieval city center, tree-lined canals, and the iconic Dom Tower.
Example
"During our tour of the Netherlands, we took a train from Amsterdam to spend the afternoon walking along the unique sunken canals of Utrecht."
2
A province situated in the central Netherlands, of which the city of Utrecht serves as the capital.
Example
"Despite being the smallest province by land area in the Netherlands, Utrecht is densely populated and highly developed."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Traiectum' (meaning 'river crossing' or 'ford'), which was the name of a Roman fort located there. The prefix 'U-' comes from the Old Dutch 'uut' meaning 'downriver' or 'outside'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utrecht. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utrecht