Winston-Salem

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A city in north central North Carolina known for its tobacco and textile history

proper noun
/ˈwɪnstən ˈseɪləm/

: Winston-Salem

April 22-25 vs. Lynchburg: Winston-Salem finished two wins shy of what would have been a perfect season.
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Examples

The Dash kick off their 2013 campaign in Zebulon against a Mudcats squad that didn't like Winston-Salem.

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Winston-Salem went 48-23 at BB.

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Recovery teams are working in some areas, and others will be organized as those in Winston-Salem hear back from assessment teams.

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Once they have an opportunity to assess damage and needs, they will be sending a specific location assignment to the folks back in Winston-Salem.

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Winston Salem, NC, USA

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The unit from the Winston-Salem area will assist with clearing downed trees, debris cleanup, and removing mud off of roadways and out of homes.

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The city of Winston-Salem is known for its historical role in the tobacco industry.
I visited Winston-Salem to learn more about its impact on the textile manufacturing sector.
Many tourists explore Winston-Salem to discover its rich history tied to tobacco and textiles.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Winston-Salem = Winston + Salem (transparent) = Winston + Salem

The name is a straightforward compound of two place names joined to form the city name; knowing the two components signals it is a place name.

Etymology

Winston-Salem is the name made by joining two towns: Winston, a family name, and Salem, from a word meaning 'peace' used by early settlers. So Winston-Salem reminds you it is two places joined together and that the Salem part means 'peace'.