Amsterdam

American  

[am-ster-dam, ahm-stuhr-dahm] / ˈæm stərˌdæm, ˌɑm stərˈdɑm /

noun

1. a city in and the official capital of the Netherlands.

2. a city in E New York.

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Amsterdam British  

/ ɑmstərˈdɑm, ˌæmstəˈdæm /

noun

1. the commercial capital of the Netherlands, a major industrial centre and port on the IJsselmeer, connected with the North Sea by canal: built on about 100 islands within a network of canals. Pop: 737 000 (2003 est)

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Amsterdam Cultural  

1. Capital of The Netherlands, located in the west-central region of the country.

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Seat of one of the world's chief stock exchanges and a center of the diamond-cutting industry, the city is also known for its canals and for a great art museum, the Rijksmuseum.

Example Sentences

As part of the proposed deal, UMG would merge with Ackman’s investment firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, and the company’s stock listing would be relocated from Amsterdam to the New York Stock Exchange.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Universal shares were up on the Amsterdam stock exchange following news of the offer, adding more than 11 percent to trade at just over 19 euros around 0950 GMT.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Universal Music’s stock rose as much as 25% when markets opened in Amsterdam and has since settled at about a 10% climb.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

González-Piñero says he is not sure such facilities would suit cities such as Milan or Amsterdam.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Was it right to connect a family in Amsterdam with the trouble here?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom