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Bergamo

1 American  
[bur-guh-moh] / ˈbɜr gəˌmoʊ /
Also Bergamee

noun

plural

Bergamos

  1. a Turkish rug characterized by a long pile, floral or geometric patterns, and red-orange hues.

Bergamo 2 American  
[ber-gah-maw] / ˈbɛr gɑ mɔ /

noun

  1. a city in central Lombardy, in N Italy.

Bergamo British  
/ ˈbɛrɡamo /

noun

  1. a walled city in N Italy, in Lombardy. Pop: 113 143 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Bergamo

After Bergama

Example Sentences

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Ryanair said: "Due to passport control delays at Milan Bergamo Airport on 16 April, a number of passengers missed this flight from Milan to Manchester."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He was true to his word as the performance in Bergamo backed it up.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There is a lot on the line for Italy, and emotion is set to play a big role in Bergamo.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Former Napoli man Giacomo Raspadori scored on his full debut for Atalanta as the Bergamo club thumped Parma 4-0 to bounce back from a painful midweek defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Then they had as their captains Bartolomeo da Bergamo, Roberto da San Severino, the Count of Pitigliano, and the like.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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