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Springfield

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Name — A common American place name, borne by the capital of Illinois and many other towns, and the fictional setting of "The Simpsons."

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Etymology

From spring + field.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Springfield” mean?

The word “Springfield” means a common American place name, borne by the capital of Illinois and many other towns, and the fictional setting of "The Simpsons.".

How do you use “Springfield” in a sentence?

Here is “Springfield” used in a sentence: “Homer Simpson lives in the fictional town of Springfield.”

What part of speech is “Springfield”?

“Springfield” is a name.

Is “Springfield” a common word?

“Springfield” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Why are there so many towns named "Springfield" in the United States?

"Springfield" was a popular, descriptive place name because it evokes a field near a spring, an appealing feature for early settlers naming new towns. As a result, many U.S. states independently ended up with a town called Springfield. FreeDict does not have specific historical records on each individual town's naming.

Is "Springfield" a real place or only fictional?

"Springfield" is a real and common American place name, borne by numerous actual towns, including the capital of Illinois. It is also the name of the fictional town in "The Simpsons," whose exact state is deliberately left ambiguous in the show. Both the real and fictional uses draw on the same common name.

Which U.S. state capital is named Springfield?

Springfield is the capital of Illinois. The name is also shared by many other towns across different states, none of which are capitals.

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