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Peoria

pee-AW-ree-uh

Peoria (name) means a city in Illinois, the county seat of Peoria County, on the Illinois River. Example: “The riverboat docked overnight in Peoria.”

name

A city in Illinois, the county seat of Peoria County, on the Illinois River.

"The riverboat docked overnight in Peoria."

noun

A member of a Native American people historically part of the Illinois Confederation.

A stand-in phrase for an average, unremarkable American town — as in the expression "will it play in Peoria?"

"Marketing always asks whether a new product will play in Peoria."

How to use Peoria

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn Illinois city, also used figuratively to mean "typical, mainstream America."

Common pairings

play in Peoria

Word forms

Peorias plural, Peoria plural

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Etymology

From a Miami word meaning roughly "one who carries a pack on his back."

Rhymes for Peoria

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Peoria” mean?

The word “Peoria” means a city in Illinois, the county seat of Peoria County, on the Illinois River. In plain terms, an Illinois city, also used figuratively to mean "typical, mainstream America.".

How do you pronounce “Peoria”?

“Peoria” is pronounced pee-AW-ree-uh (/piːˈɔːɹi.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Peoria” in a sentence?

Here is “Peoria” used in a sentence: “The riverboat docked overnight in Peoria.”

What part of speech is “Peoria”?

Depending on how it is used, “Peoria” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Peoria” have?

“Peoria” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in Illinois, the county seat of Peoria County, on the Illinois River.