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Vancouver

Vancouver

13 2.4
A city in southwest Washington, United States, on the Columbia River across from Portland
  • proper noun
  • /vænˈkuːvər/
translation icon : Vancouver (Washington)
  • Many people in the U.S. travel to Vancouver for its outdoor attractions and scenic views.
  • Vancouver, Washington
  • Greater Vancouver

Hello, my name is Shawna, I was raised in Vancouver WA and a fun fact about me is I'm a huge Lady Gaga fan.

Examples

  • Total daily crisis calls were recorded over a 3-year period in Vancouver.

    Academic text (1995)

  • I interviewed her in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland.

    Blog text (25)

  • Police say this took place in Vancouver, WA.

  • Deb Brzoska is the fine arts coordinator in Vancouver, Washington, a small school district of seventeen thousand students.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Geoffrey Trotter, a lawyer with Gundmundseth Mickelson in Vancouver, is the prosecuting attorney.

    Blog text (16)

  • The city of Vancouver in Washington has a beautiful waterfront along the Columbia River.

  • In Vancouver, some popular activities include hiking, visiting parks, and exploring local restaurants.

Compounds

Vancouver Island
1 3.4

A large island off the southwest coast of British Columbia that is the largest on North America's west coast

Surface Forms

Vancouver main

Etymology

Vancouver is the name of the city and it is named after the British sea captain George Vancouver. His family name comes from the Dutch parts van 'from' and Coevorden which is a town in the Netherlands, so the name originally meant 'from Coevorden' and the city was named for him.