Antwerp
Americannoun
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a seaport in northern Belgium, on the Scheldt.
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a province in northern Belgium. 1,104 sq. mi. (2,860 sq. km).
noun
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a province of N Belgium. Pop: 1 668 812 (2004 est). Area: 2859 sq km (1104 sq miles)
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a port in N Belgium, capital of Antwerp province, on the River Scheldt: a major European port. Pop: 455 148 (2004 est)
Example Sentences
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Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Antwerp set out to understand how this rapid burst of evolution was possible.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
According to the Belgian prosecutors, four people were arrested on Sunday and followed co-ordinated searches in the city of Antwerp and in the Flemish town of Londerzeel.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Just 10 days after Lammens signed from Royal Antwerp, Onana - first-choice for the previous two campaigns - was loaned to Trabzonspor after a calamitous error in United's shock EFL Cup defeat by Grimsby Town.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Stein, our relative from Antwerp, continued to visit us and, from time to time, he would bring a half portion of bread: “Here, this is for you, Eliezer.”
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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