Amsterdam

/ˈæmstərdæm/ proper noun

The capital and largest city of the Netherlands, known for its canals, museums, and liberal culture.

From Dutch 'Amstelredam,' meaning 'dam on the Amstel River.' The city began as a fishing village around a dam built on the Amstel River in the 12th century.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb