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Saskatoon

Saskatoon

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A city in central Saskatchewan, Canada and the largest city in the province
  • proper noun
  • /ˌsæskəˈtun/
: Saskatoon
  • Joanne Lyons is a Saskatoon video and installation artist.
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Saskatoon Health Region
  • Saskatoon Health

And it's the same no matter whether we are in Sydney, Australia, we're in Saskatoon, Canada, we're in Austin, TX, or we're in New York City.

Examples

  • They have phones in Saskatoon.

    Naqoyqatsi (2002)

  • I grew up in Saskatoon, where the river flows through the heart of the city.

  • A little bit south of Saskatoon

    Slap Shot (1977)

  • Hey Mike, my name is Josh and I am calling from Saskatoon, SK Canada.

  • The following year, my wife and I moved to Saskatoon, and I enrolled in graduate school at the University of Saskatchewan.

    Academic text (2009)

  • I experienced this same transition while working at Zu, a digital agency in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

    Blog text (34)

  • The seven-city tour began in Vancouver and continued through Edmonton, Saskatoon, Fredericton, Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Holmberg, Fioretti, and Saskatoon's Josh Nicholls have scored a WHL second-best 10 goals each.

    Blog text (25)

  • The city of Saskatoon is known for its vibrant arts scene and beautiful parks.

  • Every summer, festivals attract visitors to Saskatoon, showcasing local culture and cuisine.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Saskatoon comes from a Cree word for a small local fruit, the saskatoon berry ('serviceberry'). The city was named for the many berry bushes that grew there, so the name reminds us of the land and the food.