Philadelphia

American  

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh] / ˌfɪl əˈdɛl fi ə /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

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Philadelphia British  

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

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Philadelphia Cultural  

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

Example Sentences

In particular, the “Encore” section of her show reveals a hand-picked spin from her partner’s Latchkey Records store in Philadelphia.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In Philadelphia, ”consumer-facing” businesses held their prices steady, but manufacturers adjusted their prices upward by a 2½-year high of over 4%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The orchestra is trying out candidates for the vacant position of concertmaster, and Marc Rovetti, who is assistant concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, delivered them with clean reserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"These are professionals, and when they get people on the phone, they are dealing with amateurs," said Philadelphia attorney Gary Schildhorn, who faced a similar attack in 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

America’s largest city, Philadelphia had gained greater prestige with the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis