Pittsburgh

[ pits-burg ]

noun

1. a port in SW Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers that forms the Ohio River: steel industry.

Pittsburgh

/ ˈpɪtsbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a port in SW Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which form the Ohio River: settled around Fort Pitt in 1758; developed rapidly with the discovery of iron deposits and one of the world's richest coalfields; the largest river port in the US and an important industrial centre, formerly with large steel mills. Pop: 325 337 (2003 est)

Pittsburgh

1. City in southern Pennsylvania .

Notes

Leading industrial center, long known for its steel mills and more recently for high-tech (see also high-tech ) industries.

Example Sentences

In photos posted by the Pittsburgh venue, Leno can be seen sporting an eye patch.

From Los Angeles Times

Also hot on the Chiefs' heels are Pittsburgh, who showed why they may just have the best defence in the league.

From BBC

Above, people voting on Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

From NewsForKids.net

After three straight wins over bad teams, the Commanders were edged by Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times

The QB switch to Wilson has certainly improved Pittsburgh's offence and with four wins in a row they now top the AFC North ahead of Baltimore - who they play next week.

From BBC