Montreal
🇬🇧 /ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl/
🇺🇸 /ˌmʌntriːˈɔl/
📖 Definitions
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noun
The largest city in the province of Quebec, Canada, located on an island in the St. Lawrence River. It is the second-largest city in Canada and a major cultural, economic, and educational center known for its bilingual (French and English) character.; A style of smoked meat sandwich or deli meat associated with Montreal, Quebec, typically made from brisket cured and smoked with a distinctive spice blend.; A style of bagel associated with Montreal, characterized by being smaller, denser, sweeter, and wood-fired oven-baked compared to New York-style bagels.; A steak seasoning blend originating from or associated with Montreal, typically containing coarse salt, black pepper, garlic, coriander, dill, and red pepper flakes.
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adjective
Of or relating to the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
🔗 Details
Word forms
uncountable
Collocations
Montreal ProtocolOld Montrealdowntown MontrealMontreal CanadiensGreater Montreal
Derivatives
MontrealerMontréal
Commonly confused
Montréal
EN: 'Montréal' is the official French spelling with an acute accent on the 'e'; 'Montreal' is the standard English spelling without the accent.
Spelling tips
EN: The official French spelling is 'Montréal' with an acute accent (é). In English, the accent is typically omitted.
💬 Examples
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Montreal is famous for its vibrant arts scene and annual jazz festival.
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We stopped at Schwartz's for a classic Montreal smoked meat sandwich.
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Montreal bagels are baked in a wood-fired oven and have a distinctive honey-sweetened flavor.
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He generously coated the steak with Montreal seasoning before grilling.
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The Montreal Expos were the first Major League Baseball team based outside the United States.