noun

Spokane

spoh-KAN

Spokane (noun) means a Native American people traditionally living in what is now eastern Washington and parts of northern Idaho. Example: “The museum exhibit told the history of the Spokane people along the river of the same name.”

noun

A Native American people traditionally living in what is now eastern Washington and parts of northern Idaho.

"The museum exhibit told the history of the Spokane people along the river of the same name."

name

A major city in eastern Washington state, and the largest city in the region, named after the tribe.

"They drove through Spokane on their way to Glacier National Park."

How to use Spokane

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the Native American people of eastern Washington, or the city named after them.

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Etymology

Likely from the tribe's own name for themselves, possibly meaning "round head," though older sources popularly (and incorrectly) rendered it as "children of the sun."

Rhymes for Spokane

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Spokane” mean?

The word “Spokane” means a Native American people traditionally living in what is now eastern Washington and parts of northern Idaho. In plain terms, either the Native American people of eastern Washington, or the city named after them.

How do you pronounce “Spokane”?

“Spokane” is pronounced spoh-KAN (/spoʊˈkæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Spokane” in a sentence?

Here is “Spokane” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit told the history of the Spokane people along the river of the same name.”

What part of speech is “Spokane”?

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

How many meanings does “Spokane” have?

“Spokane” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Native American people traditionally living in what is now eastern Washington and parts of northern Idaho.