name
Sturgis
Sturgis (name) means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally. Example: “Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August.”
name
1
An English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.
"Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Sturgis.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Sturgises
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Thousands of bikers travel to _____ every August.
Etymology
From the Old Norse personal name Þorgils, composed of the elements Þórr (“Thor”) + gils (“hostage, pledge”). The initial s- is not explained.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sturgis” mean?
The word “Sturgis” means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.
How do you use “Sturgis” in a sentence?
Here is “Sturgis” used in a sentence: “Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August.”
What part of speech is “Sturgis”?
“Sturgis” is a name.
What is the meaning of Sturgis?
"Sturgis" (name) means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.
