name
Uncommon
Annapolis
uh-NA-puh-lihs
Annapolis (name) means the capital city of Maryland, USA, and home to the United States Naval Academy. Example: “The sailboats crowded the harbor in Annapolis during race week.”
name
1
The capital city of Maryland, USA, and home to the United States Naval Academy.
"The sailboats crowded the harbor in Annapolis during race week."
How to use Annapolis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaryland's state capital, famous for the U.S. Naval Academy.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Annapolis.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The sailboats crowded the harbor in _____ during race week.
Etymology
Originally named "Anne Arundell's Towne" after an English noblewoman, later reinterpreted to honor Princess Anne of Denmark — combining "Anna" (a Latin form of Anne) with the Greek suffix "-polis" ("city").
Rhymes for Annapolis
See all rhymes for Annapolis →Frequently asked questions
What does “Annapolis” mean?
The word “Annapolis” means the capital city of Maryland, USA, and home to the United States Naval Academy. In plain terms, maryland's state capital, famous for the U.S. Naval Academy.
How do you pronounce “Annapolis”?
“Annapolis” is pronounced uh-NA-puh-lihs (/əˈnæpəlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Annapolis” in a sentence?
Here is “Annapolis” used in a sentence: “The sailboats crowded the harbor in Annapolis during race week.”
What part of speech is “Annapolis”?
“Annapolis” is a name.
Where does the word “Annapolis” come from?
The word “Annapolis” comes from Latin. Originally named "Anne Arundell's Towne" after an English noblewoman, later reinterpreted to honor Princess Anne of Denmark — combining "Anna" (a Latin form of Anne) with the Greek suffix "-polis" ("city").
Is “Annapolis” a common word?
“Annapolis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
