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Reno

Reno

157 1.8
A city in western Nevada in the United States known for casinos
  • proper noun
  • /ˈriːnoʊ/
translation icon : Reno
  • Penny and Inge had gotten into the habit of driving to Reno together to do their wash.
  • Reno, Nevada
  • Reno, NV
  • University of Nevada, Reno

Yo, Theo, this is Steven calling from Reno, NV.

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Examples

  • "I'll be in Reno soon to get my divorce," she thinks happily.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Many couples choose to get married in Reno because of its easy marriage process.

  • People go to Las Vegas and Reno every day, finding in the desert absolutely nothing.

    Academic text (1994)
  • So they got married in Reno, NV?

  • Hi, my name is Kate and I am from Reno, NV.

  • She lives in Reno.

  • The casino in Reno attracts many tourists looking for entertainment and excitement.

  • After living in several cities, I finally settled down in Reno, where I enjoy the vibrant community.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Reno comes from the name of a U.S. Civil War 'general', Jesse L. Reno. The town was given his name, and that's why Reno now names the city in Nevada famous for its casinos and for being a place people once went for quick divorces.