denver

word

/ˈdɛnvɝ/
DEN-vur
/ˈdɛnvə/
DEN-vuh

Definition

Denver is the capital city of the U.S. state of Colorado. It is a proper noun used to refer to that city.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a place name, usually without an article: 'Denver is growing fast,' not 'the Denver' when you mean the city. Common with prepositions like 'in Denver,' 'from Denver,' and 'to Denver.'

Example Sentences

My sister lives in Denver.

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We flew to Denver last week.

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Denver is very cold in winter.

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I’m thinking about moving to Denver for work.

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We had a long layover in Denver, so we grabbed coffee at the airport.

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If you’re ever in Denver, let me know and we’ll get dinner.

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