noun Uncommon

Wichita

WIHT-shih-taw

Wichita (noun) means a member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Example: “The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains.”

noun

A member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

"The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains."

"Wichita communities lived in distinctive grass-thatched lodges."

How to use Wichita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to a Native American people, their (now extinct) language, or the city in Kansas named after them.

Word forms

Wichitas plural, Wichita plural

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Etymology

Uncertain origin, likely from a Muscogee (Creek) phrase meaning "red water", referring to a river.

Rhymes for Wichita

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wichita” mean?

The word “Wichita” means a member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. In plain terms, refers to a Native American people, their (now extinct) language, or the city in Kansas named after them.

How do you pronounce “Wichita”?

“Wichita” is pronounced WIHT-shih-taw (/ˈwɪt͡ʃɪtɔː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Wichita” in a sentence?

Here is “Wichita” used in a sentence: “The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains.”

What part of speech is “Wichita”?

“Wichita” is a noun.

Is “Wichita” a common word?

“Wichita” is an uncommon word in modern English.