atlanta

word

/ætˈɫæntə/, /ətˈɫæntə/
at-LAN-tuh, uht-LAN-tuh
/ætˈlæntə/, /ətˈlæntə/
at-LAN-tuh, uht-LAN-tuh

Definition

Atlanta is a major city in the U.S. state of Georgia. People use this name when talking about the city itself, its airport, businesses, culture, sports teams, or the metropolitan area.

Usage & Nuances

Usually treated as a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'Atlanta'. It often appears after prepositions like 'in Atlanta', 'from Atlanta', and 'to Atlanta'. In sports or business contexts, it can refer broadly to the city or metro area, depending on context.

Example Sentences

My sister lives in Atlanta.

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We flew to Atlanta for a meeting.

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Atlanta is hot in the summer.

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I'm connecting through Atlanta, so I won't get in until late tonight.

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A lot of tech companies have opened offices in Atlanta recently.

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If you're driving through Atlanta, leave early because traffic can get terrible.

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