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Duluth
duh-LOOTH
Duluth (name) means a city and the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota, on Lake Superior. Example: “They shipped iron ore out of Duluth harbor.”
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A city and the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota, on Lake Superior.
"It can be difficult to pin down the charm of Duluth in one easy phrase. It’s a small port city with an even smaller-town feel, nestled in the northern woods of the state, two and a half hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul."
— Kathleen Murphy, ‘It’s cooler by the lake’: Why Duluth is proving to be a Superior travel spot (2024)
"They shipped iron ore out of Duluth harbor."
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Etymology
After French soldier and explorer Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Duluth” mean?
The word “Duluth” means a city and the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota, on Lake Superior.
How do you pronounce “Duluth”?
“Duluth” is pronounced duh-LOOTH (/dəˈluːθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Duluth” in a sentence?
Here is “Duluth” used in a sentence: “They shipped iron ore out of Duluth harbor.”
What part of speech is “Duluth”?
“Duluth” is a name.
Where does the word “Duluth” come from?
The word “Duluth” comes from French. After French soldier and explorer Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut.
