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Astoria
uh-STAW-ree-uh
Astoria (name) means a place name used for several towns in the United States and a neighbourhood of Queens, New York City, most named after John Jacob Astor. Example: “They took the subway out to Astoria for Greek food.”
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A place name used for several towns in the United States and a neighbourhood of Queens, New York City, most named after John Jacob Astor.
"They took the subway out to Astoria for Greek food."
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Etymology
From the surname Astor + the suffix -ia.
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What does “Astoria” mean?
The word “Astoria” means a place name used for several towns in the United States and a neighbourhood of Queens, New York City, most named after John Jacob Astor.
How do you pronounce “Astoria”?
“Astoria” is pronounced uh-STAW-ree-uh (/əˈstɔ.ɹi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Astoria” in a sentence?
Here is “Astoria” used in a sentence: “They took the subway out to Astoria for Greek food.”
What part of speech is “Astoria”?
“Astoria” is a name.
