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stuttgart

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstətɡɝt// stutt·gart

n. a large city in southwest Germany that is famous for making cars.

n. the capital city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated in a valley near the Neckar River.


SIMPLE

I am traveling to Stuttgart for a business meeting next week.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people visit Stuttgart to see the museums dedicated to famous car brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

COMPLEX

As a major industrial hub, Stuttgart serves as the headquarters for several multinational corporations and is recognized globally for its contributions to automotive engineering and manufacturing.

Etymology 1

Unadapted borrowing from German Stuttgart, from Old High German stuotgarten (“stud farm”), from stuot (stud) + garten (garden).

Etymology 2

Named for the city of Stuttgart, Arkansas (the seat of Arkansas County's northern district), around which the soil is commonly used.

Usage

Used as a proper noun; does not take an article unless modified by a specific descriptive phrase.

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