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Leavenworth

Leavenworth (name) means a surname and place name, notably a city in Kansas and a federal prison there. Example: “He was sentenced to serve time in Leavenworth.”

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A surname and place name, notably a city in Kansas and a federal prison there.
"He was sentenced to serve time in Leavenworth."

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Etymology

Probably a habitational surname from a lost or unidentified place in England.

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What does “Leavenworth” mean?

The word “Leavenworth” means a surname and place name, notably a city in Kansas and a federal prison there.

How do you use “Leavenworth” in a sentence?

Here is “Leavenworth” used in a sentence: “He was sentenced to serve time in Leavenworth.”

What part of speech is “Leavenworth”?

“Leavenworth” is a name.

What is the meaning of Leavenworth?

"Leavenworth" (name) means a surname and place name, notably a city in Kansas and a federal prison there.

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