name
Saratoga
sa-ruh-TOH-guh
Saratoga (name) means a town in Saratoga County, New York, known for its mineral springs and racecourse. Example: “The horses were entered in the summer meet at Saratoga.”
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A town in Saratoga County, New York, known for its mineral springs and racecourse.
"The horses were entered in the summer meet at Saratoga."
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A cocktail similar to a Manhattan, made with rye whiskey and brandy or cognac.
"But don't serve Saratogas to a meeting of the Ladies Aid Society. They're loaded with too much dynamite!"
— Lucy Corbett, Sidney Corbett (1948)
"The bartender mixed him a Saratoga instead of his usual Manhattan."
How to use Saratoga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the historic New York town famous for horse racing and spa waters.
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- Saratogas
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Etymology
Adapted from a Mohawk phrase describing the hillside country of a quiet river, later respelled by early Dutch settlers.
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What does “Saratoga” mean?
The word “Saratoga” means a town in Saratoga County, New York, known for its mineral springs and racecourse. In plain terms, most often refers to the historic New York town famous for horse racing and spa waters.
How do you pronounce “Saratoga”?
“Saratoga” is pronounced sa-ruh-TOH-guh (/ˌsærəˈtoʊɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saratoga” in a sentence?
Here is “Saratoga” used in a sentence: “The horses were entered in the summer meet at Saratoga.”
What part of speech is “Saratoga”?
Depending on how it is used, “Saratoga” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Saratoga” come from?
The word “Saratoga” comes from Dutch. Adapted from a Mohawk phrase describing the hillside country of a quiet river, later respelled by early Dutch settlers.
How many meanings does “Saratoga” have?
“Saratoga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a town in Saratoga County, New York, known for its mineral springs and racecourse.
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