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Pittsburgh Definition & Meaning

pittsburgh
noun
  1. a city in southwestern Pennsylvania where the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the Ohio River; long an important urban industrial area; site of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh

"Pittsburgh" in song lyrics

See how pittsburgh is used in real songs:

  • "Talkin' about expanding to Pittsburgh"
    BO$$ — Progress of Elimination
  • "Wait a minute that's Pittsburgh"
    Charon Don & DJ Huggy f/ Killah Priest — Observers
  • "Heart 'bout to pop out my chest in Pittsburgh"
    Evidence — I Don't Need Love

Usage tips for "pittsburgh"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pittsburgh mean?
a city in southwestern Pennsylvania where the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the Ohio River; long an important urban industrial area; site of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh
What part of speech is pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a noun.

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