# Pittsburgh

/ˈpɪtsbɝɡ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pittsburgh
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- Pittsburgh is known for its many steel bridges.
- After the decline of the steel industry, Pittsburgh successfully transitioned into a center for technology and healthcare.
- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am visiting the Pittsburgh" but "I am visiting Pittsburgh" — Names of cities do not take the definite article 'the'.

## Usage notes

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

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