Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: vancouver
IPA transcription: [vænk'uvɚ]
Pronunciations of vancouver
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Vancouver
    Meaning: a port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city
  • Synonyms: Vancouver
    Meaning: a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon
  • Synonyms: Vancouver, George_Vancouver
    Meaning: English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
Usage examples
  • "Thanks, again," said Vancouver.
  • "I trust you will," said Vancouver.
  • "There is a great difference," answered Vancouver.
  • "Of course it is I," answered Vancouver, submissively.
  • Vancouver was anxious to be off on further exploration.
  • Vancouver saw it, and thought she was blushing at what he said.
  • Then turning to Vancouver, she added, "Why should I send you away?"
  • Pocock Vancouver, pale and exquisite as ever, came up to the two ladies.
  • "I believe Mrs. Wyndham thinks I dislike Englishmen," said Vancouver at random.
  • "It is just like you," said Vancouver, "to have something different from everybody else.
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