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Definition of zaandam

zaandam

/zɑːnˈdɑːm/
Zaan · dam
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zaandam Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, situated just north of Amsterdam, historically renowned for its extensive network of industrial windmills, timber milling, and shipbuilding.

Example

"During his tour of the Netherlands, he visited Zaandam to admire its iconic green wooden houses and the historic windmills lining the river."

• Rhymes for zaandam

• Nearby Words

yutaj
yuxi
yuzu
zaandam
zaatar
zab
zabaglione

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Dutch words 'Zaan' (a local river) and 'dam', referring to the dam built on the Zaan river in the late 13th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zaandam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zaandam
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