Barcelona

geographical name

1
province of northeastern Spain in Catalonia on the Mediterranean Sea area 2986 square miles (7734 square kilometers)
2
city, port on the Mediterranean Sea, and capital of the province of Barcelona
3
city in northeastern Venezuela near the coast
Barcelonese adjective or noun

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“Barcelona.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barcelona. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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