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Poughkeepsie

puh-KIHP-see

Poughkeepsie (name) means a city in New York State, the county seat of Dutchess County. Example: “Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.”

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A city in New York State, the county seat of Dutchess County.

"Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York."

How to use Poughkeepsie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA city in New York, named from a Native American place-name.

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Etymology

From a Wappinger (Munsee) phrase roughly meaning 'the reed-covered lodge by the little-water place.'

Rhymes for Poughkeepsie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Poughkeepsie” mean?

The word “Poughkeepsie” means a city in New York State, the county seat of Dutchess County. In plain terms, a city in New York, named from a Native American place-name.

How do you pronounce “Poughkeepsie”?

“Poughkeepsie” is pronounced puh-KIHP-see (/pəˈkɪpsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Poughkeepsie” in a sentence?

Here is “Poughkeepsie” used in a sentence: “Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.”

What part of speech is “Poughkeepsie”?

“Poughkeepsie” is a name.