Tampa
Tampa (name) means a city on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Example: “They caught a flight to Tampa for the conference.”
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They caught a flight to _____ for the conference.
Etymology
Unknown, likely from a Calusa word. See Tampa, Florida § Etymology for more.
Rhymes for Tampa
See all rhymes for Tampa →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tampa” mean?
The word “Tampa” means a city on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
How do you pronounce “Tampa”?
“Tampa” is pronounced TAM-puh (/ˈtæm.pə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tampa” in a sentence?
Here is “Tampa” used in a sentence: “They caught a flight to Tampa for the conference.”
What part of speech is “Tampa”?
“Tampa” is a name.
Is “Tampa” a common word?
“Tampa” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What state is Tampa in?
Tampa is a city in Florida. It sits on the state's Gulf Coast, beside Tampa Bay.
Is Tampa on the Gulf Coast or the Atlantic coast?
Tampa is on the Gulf Coast of Florida, along Tampa Bay, not on the state's Atlantic side.
What is the difference between Tampa and Tampa Bay?
Tampa is a city on Florida's Gulf Coast, while Tampa Bay is the large body of water the city sits beside. The name 'Tampa Bay' is also used broadly for the surrounding metropolitan region.
Is Tampa the capital of Florida?
No. Tampa is a city on Florida's Gulf Coast, but it is not the state capital; the capital of Florida is Tallahassee.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Tampa: