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denver

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɛnvɝ// den·ver

n. the capital city of the state of Colorado in the United States. It is famous for being very high up in the mountains.

n. the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado, situated at the western edge of the High Plains. Often referred to as the 'Mile High City' due to its official elevation of exactly one mile above sea level.


SIMPLE

Denver is a beautiful city near the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to Denver in the winter to go skiing in the nearby Rocky Mountains.

COMPLEX

As a major transportation hub for the American West, Denver has experienced rapid population growth and urban development over the last few decades, transforming its downtown into a vibrant cultural center.

Origin

Named after James W. Denver. The surname Denver ultimately derives from Old English Dene-fær ("crossing or passing of the Danes"), from Dene + fær; or alternatively from den-ōfer ("valley-bank"), from denu + ofer.

Usage

Proper noun; almost always used without an article unless referring to the metropolitan area.

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