portland

n. the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, known for its parks and culture.

n. the most populous city in Oregon, United States, situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

“We spent the weekend exploring the famous rose gardens in Portland.”

“Portland has gained international recognition for its progressive urban planning and its commitment to maintaining extensive green spaces within the city limits.”

n. a historic coastal city and the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine.

n. the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine, serving as a major port and regional economic hub on the Atlantic coast.

“The old port district in Portland is famous for its excellent seafood restaurants.”

“As a significant maritime gateway, Portland played a crucial role in the nineteenth-century transatlantic trade routes between North America and Europe.”

n. a small island in Dorset, England, famous for its white stone used in buildings.

n. a tied island on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England, renowned for its limestone quarries.

“St Paul's Cathedral in London was built using stone from Portland.”

“The distinctive white limestone quarried on the Isle of Portland has been a preferred building material for British monumental architecture for centuries.”

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