Rotterdam
['rɔtədæm;,rɔ:tər'dɑ:m]
Definition
(noun.) the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea.
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Examples
- The sailor with the black beard got out, and spoke to the steward of the Rotterdam steamboat, which was to start next morning. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- The steamer for Hamburg and the steamer for Rotterdam would start from London at about nine on Thursday morning. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- He made the above speech, whereof Francis only heard the last two lines, pacing up and down the Boompjes at Rotterdam. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- In due time this happy party landed at the quays of Rotterdam, whence they were transported by another steamer to the city of Cologne. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- We had agreed to descend the Rhine in a boat from Strasburgh to Rotterdam, whence we might take shipping for London. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Our journey here lost the interest arising from beautiful scenery; but we arrived in a few days at Rotterdam, whence we proceeded by sea to England. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Arriving at Rotterdam, I succeeded in finding the commander of the Wednesday's steamer. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- They had been seen on the Tower Wharf that morning, embarking on board the steamer bound for Rotterdam. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- It was an Indian cigar, of the variety which are rolled in Rotterdam. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- But, the Rotterdam steamer now came up, and apparently not understanding what had happened, came on at speed. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
Typist: Millie