Schiedam

American  

[skhee-dahm] / sxiˈdɑm /

noun

1. a city in SW Netherlands.

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Schiedam British  

/ sxiːˈdɑm /

noun

1. a port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province west of Rotterdam: gin distilleries. Pop: 76 000 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

These are all things I learned at the Jenever Museum in Schiedam, the country’s historic genever capital, located a short drive from Rotterdam in a former distillery across from a canal that feeds directly into the Atlantic.

From Washington Post

“I really love genever — I love the smell, the flavor, the historic part,” said Rutger, head distiller at the museum, as he poured me a sample of Old Schiedam, the house expression, made with 100 percent malt wine and no botanicals other than juniper.

From Washington Post

It’s one of seven mills in Schiedam today, where once there were 24 making flour for distillers and bakers.

From Washington Post

In its heyday, Schiedam had about 400 distilleries.

From Washington Post

Close to the town of Schiedam, the farm is located in one channel of the “Merwehaven”, a harbour within the sprawling 105 square kilometer port, which handles containers ships from all over the world.

From Reuters