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baltimore

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɔɫtəˌmɔɹ// bal·ti·more

n. a large city in the state of Maryland in the United States. It is a famous port city on the East Coast known for its history and seafood.

n. a major independent city and seaport located in the state of Maryland, USA. It serves as a significant cultural and economic hub on the Atlantic coast.


SIMPLE

We are planning a trip to Baltimore next summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Baltimore to see the historic ships in the harbor and eat local crab cakes.

COMPLEX

As a major industrial center during the nineteenth century, Baltimore developed a distinct architectural identity characterized by its extensive rows of brick houses and a bustling waterfront district.

Origin

Named after Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. "Baltimore" itself is an anglicization of Irish baile an tí mhóir, "settlement of the big house."

Usage

As a proper noun, it is typically used without an article unless referring to a specific historical period or aspect.

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