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Louisville
LOO-ee-vihl
Louisville (name) means the name of several US cities, most notably the largest city in Kentucky. Example: “Louisville, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby.”
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The name of several US cities, most notably the largest city in Kentucky.
"Louisville, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby."
How to use Louisville
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost familiar as the biggest city in Kentucky, named for a French king.
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_____, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby.
Etymology
From "Louis" + "-ville," honoring King Louis XVI of France.
Rhymes for Louisville
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What does “Louisville” mean?
The word “Louisville” means the name of several US cities, most notably the largest city in Kentucky. In plain terms, most familiar as the biggest city in Kentucky, named for a French king.
How do you pronounce “Louisville”?
“Louisville” is pronounced LOO-ee-vihl (/ˈluːivɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Louisville” in a sentence?
Here is “Louisville” used in a sentence: “Louisville, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby.”
What part of speech is “Louisville”?
“Louisville” is a name.
Is “Louisville” a common word?
“Louisville” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Louisville only the name of a city in Kentucky?
No, Louisville is the name of several US cities, though the largest and most notable is Louisville, Kentucky. Other smaller places share the same name in different states.
Which is the most well-known city named Louisville?
Louisville, Kentucky is the largest and most notable city bearing the name among the several US places called Louisville. It's the one most commonly meant when the name is used without further specification.
Is Louisville a common place name in the United States?
Louisville appears as the name of several cities across the United States, making it a place name that recurs in more than one state. Kentucky's Louisville is the largest and most widely recognized of these.
