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Denver
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Denver (name) means the capital city of the U.S. state of Colorado, also used as a given name and surname. Example: “They flew into Denver to go skiing in the Rockies.”
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The capital city of the U.S. state of Colorado, also used as a given name and surname.
"They flew into Denver to go skiing in the Rockies."
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Etymology
Named after James W. Denver. His surname ultimately derives from Old English Dene-fær ("crossing or passing of the Danes"), from Dene plus fær, or alternatively from den-ōfer ("valley-bank"), from denu plus ofer.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Denver” mean?
The word “Denver” means the capital city of the U.S. state of Colorado, also used as a given name and surname.
How do you pronounce “Denver”?
“Denver” is pronounced DEHNV (/ˈdɛnvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Denver” in a sentence?
Here is “Denver” used in a sentence: “They flew into Denver to go skiing in the Rockies.”
What part of speech is “Denver”?
“Denver” is a name.
Is “Denver” a common word?
“Denver” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Which US state is Denver the capital of?
Denver is the capital city of the US state of Colorado. It is Colorado's largest and most populous city and serves as the seat of the state government.
Why is Denver called the 'Mile High City'?
Denver is nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is one mile, about 5,280 feet, above sea level. The nickname refers to this altitude, and a step on the state capitol building marks the exact mile-high point.
Is 'Denver' used as a person's name as well as a place?
Yes. Besides being the capital of Colorado, Denver is used as both a given name and a surname, so the same word can refer to the city or to a person depending on context.
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