Velsen

American  

[vel-suhn] / ˈvɛl sən /

noun

1. a seaport in W Netherlands.

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Velsen British  

/ ˈvɛlsə /

noun

1. a port in the W Netherlands, in North Holland at the mouth of the canal connecting Amsterdam with the North Sea: fishing and heavy industrial centre. Pop: 68 000 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Vincent van Velsen, a Black writer and art historian who had been openly critical in the past about the Stedelijk’s systemic lack of inclusion, is also brought on as curator of photography.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

It’s a bold, positive move and Van Velsen offers a candid take on the value of his hiring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Charl Landvreugd, the museum’s head of research and curatorial practice, and the curators Vincent van Velsen and Yvette Mutumba, offer that nuance and give context to the museum’s quandaries.

From New York Times • May 25, 2023

Reviewing footage of the incident, Dr Van Velsen said: "You cannot deprive somebody of their liberties because staff are fed up of her."

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2022

The organ at Velsen was one of the finest in the country; though the train seemed slower each time, we went frequently.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom