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.

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Pittsburgh

Catholic sisters are playing a key role among clergy and other religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations and vigils at ICE field offices and processing centers in places like Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

After the environmental test campaign is complete, Griffin-1 will return to Voyager's Lunar System Pittsburgh facility for final assembly.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

A similar debut patch rookie card featuring Major League Baseball pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates sold for $1.1 million last year.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

He stopped the regular appearances last season, and has kept a relatively low profile during his time with Pittsburgh — until this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Pittsburgh welcomed all, but the people of the city tended to draw lines.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland