Duisburg

American

[dys-boork] / ˈdüs bʊərk /

noun

a city in W Germany, at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers: the largest river port in Europe; formed 1929 from the cities of Duisburg and Hamborn.

Duisburg British

/ ˈdyːsbʊrk /

noun

an industrial city in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia at the confluence of the Rivers Rhine and Ruhr: one of the world's largest and busiest inland ports; university (1972). Pop: 506 496 (2003 est)

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Thyssenkrupp's plans to produce green steel at its historic site in the western city of Duisburg were originally scheduled for 2027 but they are now hanging in the balance.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

The 19-year-old scored 45 minutes into his full debut - a 4-3 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns in the Club World Cup - 15 minutes longer than it took Jude against Duisburg back in September 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

In the city of Duisburg in Germany’s industrial heartland is a vast steel complex that is one of Europe’s largest polluters.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

The suspects were detained in the western cities of Duisburg, Herne and Dueren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and their apartments were also searched there.

From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2023

The chief Mayor of Duisburg is about to seek well-earned rest after thirty-four years of work.

From German Problems and Personalities by Saroléa, Charles

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