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Word

savannah

Phoneticssa·van·nah

US/səˈvænə/

UK/sɐvˈænɐ/

Definitions

02a city or river

B2

n. the name of a famous city and river in the state of Georgia, USA.

n. a major port city in Georgia, USA, and the river that forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina.

“Savannah is famous for its beautiful historic squares and old oak trees.”

“The Port of Savannah remains one of the busiest container terminals on the Atlantic coast, significantly impacting the regional economy.”

03a person's name

A2

n. a common name for a girl.

n. a female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the word for a treeless plain.

“My friend Savannah is moving to London to start her new job.”

“Savannah was named after the city where her parents first met during their summer travels.”

04a type of cat

C1

n. a large, tall breed of pet cat that looks a bit like a wild leopard.

n. a hybrid cat breed produced by crossing a serval with a domestic cat. Usually capitalized.

“A Savannah cat can jump very high because of its long back legs.”

“The Savannah is prized by exotic pet enthusiasts for its striking coat patterns and dog-like loyalty.”

Informal

Etymology

The cities are named after the Savannah River, possibly derived from Shawnee or Algonquian.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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