Pittsburgh

American  

[pits-burg] / ˈpɪts bɜrg /

noun

1. a port in SW Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers that forms the Ohio River: steel industry.

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Pittsburgh British  

/ ˈpɪtsbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a port in SW Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which form the Ohio River: settled around Fort Pitt in 1758; developed rapidly with the discovery of iron deposits and one of the world's richest coalfields; the largest river port in the US and an important industrial centre, formerly with large steel mills. Pop: 325 337 (2003 est)

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Pittsburgh Cultural  

1. City in southern Pennsylvania.

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Leading industrial center, long known for its steel mills and more recently for high-tech (see also high-tech) industries.

Example Sentences

Working with longtime collaborator Christine Dahlin of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and researchers from Austria, Benedict examined vocal recordings from more than 880 captive parrots.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Before he could legally order a beer in Pittsburgh, he’d appeared in two Stanley Cup Finals, claimed one ring, and become one of the most effective two-way players in professional hockey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Song creator Stiteler, who's originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, told the BBC he's always appreciated Puerto Rican culture, referencing a statue of Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente in his hometown.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The Dodgers put together a 10-run seventh inning en route to a 12-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Pittsburgh beckoned, and beyond it, New York: Mia’s past, but her future.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng