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

The Seahawks rebounded and won their next three games, including wins at Pittsburgh and Arizona, before losing again at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From Los Angeles Times

Then-owner Pittsburgh Plate Glass had around 1,000 employees who worked around the clock to supply auto plants in Detroit and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the first safety ever in a Super Bowl, giving Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead that stood at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

A New England win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Santa Clara would break a tie between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl championships.

From Los Angeles Times

A win Sunday would be a historic seventh for the Patriots, who are currently tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles with six.

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