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cleveland

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫivɫənd// cleve·land

n. a major city in the United States located in the state of Ohio. It sits on the shore of Lake Erie and is known for its history in industry and music.

n. a major industrial and port city in the Midwestern United States, situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie. It serves as the county seat of Cuyahoga County and is a significant cultural and economic hub in Ohio.


SIMPLE

We are planning a trip to Cleveland this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Cleveland specifically to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located downtown.

COMPLEX

The revitalization of Cleveland's waterfront has transformed the city from a purely industrial center into a destination for arts, healthcare research, and professional sports.

Origin

From place names in England (i.e. Cleveland, England), from Middle English Cleveland, Clyveland, from Middle English clive, cleve, cleove (“cliff”) + land, equivalent to cliff + land.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized and used without an article.

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