erie
word
Definition
'Erie' most often refers to one of the Great Lakes of North America, Lake Erie, or places named after it. It can also refer to the indigenous Erie people.
Usage & Nuances
'Erie' is always capitalized as a proper noun. Common uses: 'Lake Erie', 'Erie, Pennsylvania', 'Erie people'. Not to be confused with 'eerie' (strange, spooky).
Spanish: Erie (nombre propio) - lago EriePortuguese (BR): Erie (nome próprio) - lago EriePortuguese (PT): Erie (nome próprio) - lago ErieChinese (Simplified): 伊利 (地名) - 伊利湖Chinese (Traditional): 伊利 (地名) - 伊利湖Hindi: एरी (संज्ञा, नाम) - एरी झीलArabic: إيري (اسم علم) - بحيرة إيري
Example Sentences
Lake Erie is one of the five Great Lakes.
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My aunt lives in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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The Erie people once lived near the lake.
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We spent our summer vacation boating on Erie.
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Have you ever been to Erie to see the sunsets?
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There's a cold wind coming off Erie tonight.
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