Alkmaar

American

[ahlk-mahr] / ˈɑlk mɑr /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands: cheese market.

Alkmaar British

/ ˈɑlkmaːr /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, in North Holland. Pop: 93 000 (2003 est)

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With Newcastle said to be interested in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, they may look to sell Willock if there is the chance to bring in Smit in January.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

He will return to his club to continue rehabilitation on the foot injury he sustained against AZ Alkmaar in a Conference League game last week.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

"This is probably the best night I have had in my entire life, I have no words to describe it," AZ Alkmaar striker Parrott told RTE.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Nils, one of our workers, had come to report old Katrien safely arrived at a farm north of Alkmaar.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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