Stockholm

[stok-hohm, -hohlm, stawk-hawlm]

noun

1. the chief seaport in and the capital of Sweden, in the SE part.

Stockholm

/ ˈstɒkhəʊm, ˈstɔkhɔlm /

noun

1. the capital of Sweden, a port in the E central part at the outflow of Lake Mälaren into the Baltic: situated partly on the mainland and partly on islands; traditionally founded about 1250; university (1877). Pop: 765 582 (2004 est)

Stockholm

1. Capital of Sweden and largest city in the country, located in southern Sweden on the Baltic Sea.

Each year the Nobel Prizes (except the prize for peace) are awarded in Stockholm.

Example Sentences

The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences at a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Most of the dozens affected are not seriously ill, officials in Stockholm say, and so far none of those admitted to hospital have required intensive care.

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Stockholm has loaned "a handful of powerful radar systems" to its neighbour for the two summits, according to Kristersson.

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Hard work, perseverance and re-harnessed talent had brought the 33-year-old from Stockholm to this, the highest point of his playing days to date.

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Hunter Bell, also coached by Painter and Jenny Meadows, has taken impressive Diamond League wins over 800m in Stockholm and London this season.

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