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Rotterdam
RO-tuh-dam
Rotterdam (name) means a major port city in the Netherlands, named for a dam on the Rotte river. Example: “The ship docked in Rotterdam overnight.”
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A major port city in the Netherlands, named for a dam on the Rotte river.
"The ship docked in Rotterdam overnight."
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Etymology
From "Rotte," the name of a river, plus "dam."
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What does “Rotterdam” mean?
The word “Rotterdam” means a major port city in the Netherlands, named for a dam on the Rotte river.
How do you pronounce “Rotterdam”?
“Rotterdam” is pronounced RO-tuh-dam (/ˈɹɒtə(ɹ)ˌdæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rotterdam” in a sentence?
Here is “Rotterdam” used in a sentence: “The ship docked in Rotterdam overnight.”
What part of speech is “Rotterdam”?
“Rotterdam” is a name.
Is “Rotterdam” a common word?
“Rotterdam” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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