noun

Tacoma

tuh-KOH-muh

Tacoma (noun) means a city in Washington State, and the historic Native American name for Mount Rainier. Example: “They drove from Seattle down to Tacoma for the weekend.”

noun

A city in Washington State, and the historic Native American name for Mount Rainier.

"They drove from Seattle down to Tacoma for the weekend."

How to use Tacoma

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In plain EnglishA place name — a port city near Seattle, Washington.

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Etymology

From Lushootseed təkhoʊʔməʔ, referring to the area around Mount Rainier, meaning roughly "mother of waters."

Rhymes for Tacoma

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tacoma” mean?

The word “Tacoma” means a city in Washington State, and the historic Native American name for Mount Rainier. In plain terms, a place name — a port city near Seattle, Washington.

How do you pronounce “Tacoma”?

“Tacoma” is pronounced tuh-KOH-muh (/təˈkoʊmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tacoma” in a sentence?

Here is “Tacoma” used in a sentence: “They drove from Seattle down to Tacoma for the weekend.”

What part of speech is “Tacoma”?

“Tacoma” is a noun.