Word
fairbanks
Phoneticsfair·banks
/ˈfɛɹbəŋks/
Definition
n. a city in the central part of Alaska. It is famous for being very cold and a great place to see the Northern Lights.
n. The second-largest city in Alaska, situated in the Tanana Valley. It serves as a major transportation and service hub for the state's interior and is notable for its subarctic climate.
Examples
“Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States.”
“Many tourists travel to Fairbanks in the winter specifically to view the aurora borealis away from coastal clouds.”
“Established during the gold rush era, Fairbanks remains a critical logistical center for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and various scientific research initiatives conducted by the local university.”
Examples
simple
“Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States.”
contextual
“Many tourists travel to Fairbanks in the winter specifically to view the aurora borealis away from coastal clouds.”
complex
“Established during the gold rush era, Fairbanks remains a critical logistical center for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and various scientific research initiatives conducted by the local university.”
Usage
As a proper noun, it is almost always used without an article.
Etymology
From fair + bank.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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