Haarlem

[ hahr-luh m ]

/ ˈhɑr ləm /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, W of Amsterdam.

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Definition for haarlem (2 of 2)

North Holland

noun

a province in W Netherlands. 1163 sq. mi. (3010 sq. km). Capital: Haarlem.

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Example sentences from the Web for haarlem

When Jan Steen visited Haarlem he also fell under his influence.
The Standard Galleries - Holland|Esther Singleton
He hurried towards the lake of Haarlem, determined to seek in its gloomy depths a refuge from disgrace.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843|Various
The said Laurence Coster, one day after dinner, took a walk in the wood near Haarlem.
Fine Books|Alfred W. Pollard
During the siege of Haarlem by the Spanish, Amsterdam depended upon its waterway for food supplies.
Old Continental Towns|Walter M. Gallichan

From the high points one sees inland not only Haarlem, just below, but the domes and spires of Amsterdam beyond.
A Wanderer in Holland|E. V. Lucas

British Dictionary definitions for haarlem (1 of 2)

Haarlem

/ (Dutch ˈhaːrlɛm) /

noun

a city in the W Netherlands, capital of North Holland province. Pop: 147 000 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for haarlem (2 of 2)

North Holland

noun

a province of the NW Netherlands, on the peninsula between the North Sea and IJsselmeer: includes the West Frisian Island of Texel. Capital: Haarlem. Pop: 2 573 000 (2003 est). Area: 2663 sq km (1029 sq miles)Dutch name: Noordholland

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