amsterdam

n. the capital city of the Netherlands, known for its many canals and historic buildings.

n. the capital city of the Netherlands, situated in the province of North Holland and renowned for its concentric canal system.

“We spent three days in Amsterdam visiting museums and walking along the canals.”

“Amsterdam serves as a major European financial and cultural hub, attracting millions of tourists annually to its historic city centre.”

n. the name of several smaller towns and places in countries like the United States, Canada, and South Africa.

n. a toponym referring to various smaller settlements globally, most notably several municipalities in the United States named after the Dutch capital.

“There is a small city called Amsterdam in the state of New York.”

“While the Dutch capital is the most famous, several other locations named Amsterdam exist across North America and South Africa.”