denver
/ˈdɛnvɚ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.23 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
Example Sentences
- "(informal)"
- "Mrs. Eisenhower said she was not disappointed at the rainy weather in Denver during her visit, and said, in fact, she hoped to return to the Mile High City soon."
- "Bespoke elevators and autowalks installed by Montgomery Kone at Denver International Airport"
- "Cities and small towns alike, from Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and Springfield, Ohio, to Whitewater, Wisconsin, have seen significant influxes of migrants. Even major urban centers such as New York City, Chicago, and Denver have sought Federal aid to manage the burden of new arrivals."
Etymology
Named after James W. Denver. The surname Denver ultimately derives from Old English Dene-fær ("crossing or passing of the Danes"), from Dene + fær; or alternatively from den-ōfer ("valley-bank"), from denu + ofer.
Origin
- Source language: Old English
Word Breakdown
- Root: -
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈdɛnvɚ/