name
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Tulsa
TUHL-suh
Tulsa (name) means a city in Oklahoma, USA, historically an important center of the oil industry. Example: “They drove through Tulsa on their way to Texas.”
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A city in Oklahoma, USA, historically an important center of the oil industry.
"They drove through Tulsa on their way to Texas."
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Etymology
From Creek Tallasi (literally “old town”). Compare Tallahassee, from the same or a similar term.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tulsa” mean?
The word “Tulsa” means a city in Oklahoma, USA, historically an important center of the oil industry.
How do you pronounce “Tulsa”?
“Tulsa” is pronounced TUHL-suh (/ˈtʌlsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tulsa” in a sentence?
Here is “Tulsa” used in a sentence: “They drove through Tulsa on their way to Texas.”
What part of speech is “Tulsa”?
“Tulsa” is a name.
Is “Tulsa” a common word?
“Tulsa” is an uncommon word in modern English.