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Savannah
suh-VA-nuh
Savannah (name) means a major city in Georgia, USA, and the name shared by several other American towns and rivers. Example: “They took a riverboat tour through historic Savannah.”
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A major city in Georgia, USA, and the name shared by several other American towns and rivers.
"They took a riverboat tour through historic Savannah."
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- Savannahs
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Etymology
The places are named after the Savannah River, whose name likely comes from a Native American word.
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What does “Savannah” mean?
The word “Savannah” means a major city in Georgia, USA, and the name shared by several other American towns and rivers.
How do you pronounce “Savannah”?
“Savannah” is pronounced suh-VA-nuh (/səˈvænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Savannah” in a sentence?
Here is “Savannah” used in a sentence: “They took a riverboat tour through historic Savannah.”
What part of speech is “Savannah”?
“Savannah” is a name.
Is “Savannah” a common word?
“Savannah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Savannah spelled with one 'n' or two?
The city name is spelled "Savannah," with two n's and a final h. This differs from the common noun "savanna" (a grassy plain), which is often spelled with a single n and no h, especially in American usage.
Is Savannah in Georgia the only place with that name?
No. While Savannah, Georgia is the best-known place with the name, several other American towns and rivers also share it. Context usually makes clear which one is meant.
Why is Savannah always capitalized?
Savannah is a proper noun because it names a specific city, town, or river, so it takes a capital S in all contexts. This distinguishes it from the lowercase common noun "savanna," which refers to a type of grassland landscape.
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