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Definition of veendam
veendam
/veɪnˈdɑːm/
veen · dam
veendam Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A municipality and town located in the province of Groningen in the northeastern Netherlands, historically known for its peat extraction industry.
Example
"During our tour of the northern Netherlands, we spent an afternoon exploring the historic canals of Veendam."
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
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 Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veendam