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stockholm

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɑkˌhoʊɫm// stock·holm

n. the capital city of Sweden. It is a large city in Northern Europe known for its many islands and historic buildings.

n. the capital and most populous city of Sweden, situated on the country's east coast at the mouth of Lake Mälaren.


SIMPLE

We are planning a trip to Stockholm this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Stockholm is often called the Venice of the North because it is built on fourteen islands connected by many bridges.

COMPLEX

As the cultural and economic heart of Sweden, Stockholm hosts the annual Nobel Prize ceremonies and serves as a global hub for technological innovation and sustainable urban design.

Origin

From Swedish Stockholm, compound of stock (“log”) + holme (“islet”), possibly referring to logs put outside of the Stockholm shores to prevent ships from invading.

Usage

Proper noun; almost always used without an article unless modified by a specific descriptive phrase.

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