HyperDic: vancouver

English > 3 senses of the word Vancouver:
NOUNperson Vancouver, George VancouverEnglish navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
locationVancouvera town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon
locationVancouvera port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island
Vancouver > pronunciation
Soundsvaenkuw'ver
Rhymesachiever ... woodcarver: 114 rhymes with ver...
English > Vancouver: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798).
SynonymGeorge Vancouver
Instance ofnavigatorIn earlier times, a person who explored by ship
SpanishGeorge Vancouver, Vancouver
CatalanGeorge Vancouver
English > Vancouver: 3 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon.
Instance oftownAn urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Part ofWashington, Evergreen State, WA, Wash.A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
English > Vancouver: 3 senses > noun 3, location
MeaningA port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city.
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Part ofBritish ColumbiaA province in western Canada
SpanishVancouver
CatalanVancouver

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