Stockholm

American

[stok-hohm, -hohlm, stawk-hawlm] / ˈstɒk hoʊm, -hoʊlm, ˈstɔkˌhɔlm /

noun

the chief seaport in and the capital of Sweden, in the SE part.

Stockholm British

/ ˈstɒkhəʊm, ˈstɔkhɔlm /

noun

the capital of Sweden, a port in the E central part at the outflow of Lake Mälaren into the Baltic: situated partly on the mainland and partly on islands; traditionally founded about 1250; university (1877). Pop: 765 582 (2004 est)

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Stockholm Cultural

Capital of Sweden and largest city in the country, located in southern Sweden on the Baltic Sea.

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Each year the Nobel Prizes (except the prize for peace) are awarded in Stockholm.

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The Diamond League returns on Sunday in Stockholm, with live coverage on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website and app from 16:00 BST.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2009, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants banned its use worldwide.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Shares rose 9% in Stockholm after the company’s first quarter turned out better than anticipated, with strong sales in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

At a high school in Nacka just outside Stockholm, final-year students are unpacking laptops from rucksacks and tote bags, alongside items they say they used less frequently a few years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

After my last stop in Africa, I flew to Stockholm to visit Oliver.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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