Alkmaar

American

[ahlk-mahr] / ˈɑlk mɑr /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands: cheese market.

Alkmaar British

/ ˈɑlkmaːr /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, in North Holland. Pop: 93 000 (2003 est)

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After finishing sixth in the Conference League league phase they beat Lech Poznan 4-3 on aggregate in the last 16 before overcoming AZ Alkmaar 5-2 over two legs to reach the final four.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Following loans to Ipswich, Millwall, MK Dons and Preston, the striker joined AZ Alkmaar permanently in the summer of 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

"This is probably the best night I have had in my entire life, I have no words to describe it," AZ Alkmaar striker Parrott told RTE.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Nils, one of our workers, had come to report old Katrien safely arrived at a farm north of Alkmaar.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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