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Definition of veendam

veendam

/veɪnˈdɑːm/
veen · dam
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veendam Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A municipality and town located in the province of Groningen in the northeastern Netherlands, historically known for its peat extraction industry.

2

A name traditionally given to several passenger cruise ships operated by the Holland America Line, named in honor of the Dutch municipality.

Example

"The passengers enjoyed a luxurious two-week Caribbean cruise aboard the MS Veendam."

• Rhymes for veendam

• Nearby Words

veda
vedic
vee
veendam
veep
veepee
veepstakes

Word Origin & Etymology

From Dutch, combining 'veen' (peat, bog) and 'dam' (dam), reflecting the town's historical origins in the 17th century as a peat colonial settlement in the Netherlands.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veendam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veendam
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