baltimore
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Definition
Baltimore is a major city in the U.S. state of Maryland. People use this name when talking about the city, its neighborhoods, culture, sports teams, port, or history.
Usage & Nuances
Usually treated simply as a proper noun: 'in Baltimore', 'from Baltimore', 'Baltimore Orioles'. Do not use 'the' before the city name in normal use. In speech, people may connect it with Maryland, East Coast U.S. culture, or the TV series 'The Wire'.
Example Sentences
We drove to Baltimore last weekend.
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Baltimore is on the East Coast.
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My aunt lives in Baltimore.
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I’m flying into Baltimore for the conference and heading straight to the hotel.
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She grew up in Baltimore, so she knows all the good seafood spots.
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If traffic isn’t too bad, we should be in Baltimore by dinner.
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