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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With Newcastle said to be interested in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, they may look to sell Willock if there is the chance to bring in Smit in January.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

"Yes, I saw the Dublin Airport thing - I'm loving all the stuff," said the AZ Alkmaar forward.

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

Mr. Kugler’s supposed to spend four weeks in Alkmaar on a work detail.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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