Philadelphia

American  

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh] / ˌfɪl əˈdɛl fi ə /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

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Philadelphia British  

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

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Philadelphia Cultural  

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

Example Sentences

“Warsh is in a tough spot because he’s not going to be able to deliver what the president wanted,” said Patrick Harker, the former Philadelphia Fed president who retired last June.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Growth in manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Fed’s region pulled back in May, although firms remained optimistic about the forward outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She appeared on TV series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and “iZombie” before “Abbott Elementary,” about a group of educators at an underfunded Philadelphia elementary school, became a breakout hit in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A Philadelphia Fed survey projects headline CPI to average 6%, a significant rise from the pre-war 2.7% forecast.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Visitors to the president’s mansion in Philadelphia, where George Washington and his wife, Martha, lived, would have instantly recognized her as Mrs. Washington’s maid.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis