Schiedam

American

[skhee-dahm] / sxiˈdɑm /

noun

a city in SW Netherlands.

Schiedam British

/ sxiːˈdɑm /

noun

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

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In its heyday, Schiedam had about 400 distilleries.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2021

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

From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2021

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 ● Oct. 1, 2019

Between Schiedam and Delft I observed the windmills with great attention.

From Holland, v. 1 (of 2) by Helen Zimmern

Biscuit and dried meat, washed down by some mouthfuls of water flavored with Schiedam, was the material of our luxurious meal.

From A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

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