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Aberdeen has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a town in western Washington

"The ferry ride across Puget Sound took us directly to Aberdeen, where we explored the historic waterfront."

2

a town in northeastern South Dakota

"We drove through Aberdeen, a quiet town in northeastern South Dakota known for its scenic river views."

3

a town in northeastern Maryland

"Visitors often visit Aberdeen to explore its historic downtown district in northeastern Maryland."

4

a city in northeastern Scotland on the North Sea

"Aberdeen, known as the Granite City, is a major port located in northeastern Scotland on the coast of the North Sea."

5

A wide evenly curved fishhook.

"The old angler proudly displayed his catch, which had been hooked by a perfect aberdeen on the lake's surface."

In plain English: Aberdeen is a major city located on the northeast coast of Scotland known for its history and oil industry.

"Many people in the north of Scotland call Aberdeen home."

Proper Noun
1

A port city in Aberdeen council area, Scotland, on the North Sea.

"Aberdeen is a thriving port city located on the coast of the North Sea within the Aberdeen council area of Scotland."

Example Sentences
"Many people in the north of Scotland call Aberdeen home." noun
"The ferry ride to Aberdeen took longer than expected due to the rough seas." noun
"Aberdeen is known for its distinctive granite architecture and historic university buildings." noun
"Many tourists visit Aberdeen in June to see the famous Christmas lights festival." noun
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Origin

The name Aberdeen comes from the Pictish word aber, meaning "confluence," which was applied to where the River Don meets the sea near Old Aberdeen. A separate place called Aberdeen in Hong Kong takes its name after George Hamilton-Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen.

Rhyming Words
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