Antwerp

American  

[an-twerp] / ˈæn twərp /

noun

1. a seaport in northern Belgium, on the Scheldt.

2. a province in northern Belgium. 1,104 sq. mi. (2,860 sq. km).

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Antwerp British  

/ ˈæntwɜːp /

noun

1. a province of N Belgium. Pop: 1 668 812 (2004 est). Area: 2859 sq km (1104 sq miles)

2. a port in N Belgium, capital of Antwerp province, on the River Scheldt: a major European port. Pop: 455 148 (2004 est)

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Example Sentences

Second only to Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Antwerp port on Belgium's north coast is a key gateway for goods coming into Europe from the United States, China and elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Japanese apparel retailer said Thursday that Uniqlo’s profits grew across various regions for the six months ended February, driven by store openings in places like Antwerp in Belgium and Frankfurt and Munich in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Antwerp set out to understand how this rapid burst of evolution was possible.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Heard by an Antwerp judge, the case is scheduled to last three days and follows the successful lawsuit brought by another local family against 3M before the same court, according to Lenssens.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Stein, our relative from Antwerp, continued to visit us and, from time to time, he would bring a half portion of bread: “Here, this is for you, Eliezer.”

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel