Haarlem

[ hahr-luhm ]

/ ˈhɑr ləm /

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noun

a city in the W Netherlands, W of Amsterdam.

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Words nearby Haarlem

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How to use Haarlem in a sentence

A native of Haarlem on Zandam, the date of her birth being unknown.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
After the battle of Brooklyn, Washington withdrew his troops to the heights of Haarlem.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
This lake at last extended very near to the gates of Haarlem, and it was called the Holland Lake.
Rollo in Holland|Jacob Abbott
Washington drew off his troops to Haarlem heights, in the northern part of the island.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

Washington left his narrow position on Haarlem heights, gained White Plains before him, and fortified his camp.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for Haarlem

Haarlem

/ (Dutch ˈhaːrlɛm) /

noun

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

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