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pittsburgh

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɪtsbɝɡ// pitts·burgh

n. a major city in the United States located in the state of Pennsylvania. It is famous for its history of making steel and its many bridges.

n. a major industrial and commercial city in the northeastern United States, situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. Historically significant as a global hub for steel production.


SIMPLE

Pittsburgh is known for its many steel bridges.

CONTEXTUAL

After the decline of the steel industry, Pittsburgh successfully transitioned into a center for technology and healthcare.

COMPLEX

The skyline of Pittsburgh is defined by the dramatic meeting of three rivers, a geographic feature that necessitated the construction of hundreds of bridges throughout the metropolitan area.

Origin

From Pitt + -s- + -burgh (“fortified place”), named after William Pitt the Elder.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always used without an article.

Pitfall

I am visiting the PittsburghI am visiting PittsburghNames of cities do not take the definite article 'the'.

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