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Kennewick

Kennewick

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A city in southern Washington State on the Columbia River
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɛnəwɪk/
: Kennewick
  • For that reason, the discovery of the nearly complete 9,300-year-old skeleton of Kennewick Man was recognized as a valuable find.
  • Kennewick Man
  • the Kennewick case
  • Kennewick, Washington

Examples

  • But nearby cities like Spokane and Kennewick, Washington, have had some of the nation's highest PM-10 levels.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The two boys were invited to the home of John Williamson, the classmate's grandfather, in Kennewick, Washington.

    Academic text (2004)

  • For example, Kennewick General Hospital is located in Kennewick, Washington, a community of approximately 40,000.

    Academic text (1993)

  • With the Kennewick discovery, some archaeologists and physical anthropologists began to say that people were present in the Americas.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The city of Kennewick in Washington State is known for its beautiful parks along the Columbia River.

  • My friend lives in Kennewick, Washington, where the Columbia River flows through the city.

  • During our road trip, we stopped in Kennewick to enjoy the beautiful views along the river.

Surface Forms

Kennewick main

Etymology

Kennewick comes from a Native American place name for this spot on the Columbia River. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a riverside town, because the name belongs to a city known for its river views.