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Cincinnati
sihn-sih-NA-tee
Cincinnati (name) means a major city in southwestern Ohio, on the Ohio River. Example: “They flew into Cincinnati for the baseball game.”
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A major city in southwestern Ohio, on the Ohio River.
"They flew into Cincinnati for the baseball game."
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(bowling) A split where the 7, 8, 9, and 10 pins remain after the first ball.
"He groaned after leaving a nasty Cincinnati on his final frame."
How to use Cincinnati
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA city in Ohio; also a tricky split in bowling.
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- Cincinnatis
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Etymology
Named after the Society of the Cincinnati, itself named for the Roman statesman Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus.
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What does “Cincinnati” mean?
The word “Cincinnati” means a major city in southwestern Ohio, on the Ohio River. In plain terms, a city in Ohio; also a tricky split in bowling.
How do you pronounce “Cincinnati”?
“Cincinnati” is pronounced sihn-sih-NA-tee (/sɪnsɪˈnæti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cincinnati” in a sentence?
Here is “Cincinnati” used in a sentence: “They flew into Cincinnati for the baseball game.”
What part of speech is “Cincinnati”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cincinnati” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Cincinnati” a common word?
“Cincinnati” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cincinnati” have?
“Cincinnati” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major city in southwestern Ohio, on the Ohio River.
What US state is Cincinnati in?
Cincinnati is a major city in the state of Ohio. It sits in the southwestern corner of Ohio, on the Ohio River.
What river is Cincinnati located on?
Cincinnati lies on the Ohio River, in the southwest of Ohio. At this point the river forms the border between Ohio and Kentucky.
In bowling, what is a "Cincinnati"?
In bowling, a "Cincinnati" is a split where the 7, 8, 9, and 10 pins are left standing after the first ball. Like other splits, it is hard to convert into a spare because of the gaps between the pins.
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