Pittsburgh
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Pittsburgh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A city in Pennsylvania, United States, known for its steel industry heritage.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Pitt + "-burgh" ("fortified place"), named after British statesman William Pitt the Elder.
Full origin of Pittsburgh →Frequently asked questions
What does “Pittsburgh” mean?
The word “Pittsburgh” means a city in Pennsylvania, United States, known for its steel industry heritage.
How do you pronounce “Pittsburgh”?
“Pittsburgh” is pronounced PIHTSBG (/ˈpɪtsbɝɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pittsburgh” in a sentence?
Here is “Pittsburgh” used in a sentence: “Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of three rivers.”
What part of speech is “Pittsburgh”?
“Pittsburgh” is a name.
Is “Pittsburgh” a common word?
“Pittsburgh” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is Pittsburgh known for?
Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania, United States, best known for its steel industry heritage, which earned it the nickname "Steel City." It was historically a major centre of American steel production.
What state is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. It sits in the western part of the state and should not be confused with similarly named towns elsewhere.
Why is Pittsburgh spelled with an "h" at the end?
Pittsburgh is unusual among American place names ending in "-burg" because it keeps the final "h," giving "Pittsburgh" rather than "Pittsburg." This spelling is the officially recognised form of the Pennsylvania city.
What is the difference between "Pittsburgh" and "Pittsburg"?
"Pittsburgh" with a final "h" refers to the well-known city in Pennsylvania, while "Pittsburg" without the "h" is the spelling of several smaller towns in other US states, such as in Kansas and California. The extra "h" distinguishes the Pennsylvania city.