hamburg
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major port city in Germany: Hamburg is a city in northern Germany, located on the Elbe River. It is a significant historical and economic center, known for being Germany's largest port and a key member of the medieval Hanseatic League.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We took a boat tour of the harbor in Hamburg.
- Hamburg has a rich maritime history.
- The conference will be held in Hamburg next month.
Advanced Usage
- "Hamburg style": Referring to something characteristic of or originating from the city of Hamburg.
- The architect designed a building with a distinct Hamburg style, featuring red brick facades.
Variants and Related Words
- Hamburger (noun): A sandwich consisting of a fried or grilled ground meat patty, typically served in a bun. The name is derived from the city of Hamburg, as the style of prepared meat originated there.
- He ordered a cheeseburger, a popular variation of the hamburger.
Synonyms
- Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload cargo.
- Hanseatic city: A city that was a member of the Hanseatic League, a historical commercial confederation.
Related Phrases
- Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg: The official title of the city and German state, reflecting its historical status.
- Hamburg's full name is the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Noun
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a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
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