Houston
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- proper noun
- /ˈhjuːstən/
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Houston
- Houston is known for its diverse population and thriving energy sector.
- Houston, Texas
- University of Houston
- Houston, TX
A lot of them moved to Houston and didn't come back.
- A lot of them moved to Houston and didn't come back.
- Whataburger man first of all, Houston got the best food.
- When I get to Houston, I get there.
- I live in Houston from from Baton Rouge.
- I'm Liddy from Houston, TX and this is Toby.
- They come out Houston, come out in Detroit.
- She lives in Houston now, downtown Houston, amazing building.
- OK and I was on my way to Houston for the World Series.
- OK, what's she got Houston Texans versus the Baltimore Ravens.
- So I think I have to say now Houston, we have a problem.
Examples
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The area near Houston is already the home of several wind energy companies.
Academic text (2011) -
Oh, my goodness, Houston, we have a problem.
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So when I was in, I went to Houston with some friends.
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Our US crew member passed the information to Houston control when the space station was over the US.
Fiction book (1994) -
Every seat on the plane was taken from Houston to Atlanta.
Fiction book (1994) -
I was born and raised in Houston, TX, fine state.
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She lives in Houston now, downtown Houston, amazing building.
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His writing has appeared in The Boston Globe and The Houston Chronicle.
Academic text (2011) -
They're sending me to Houston for training, then I'll work in Phoenix.
Fiction book (1992) -
Thank you, Houston!
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Etymology
Houston is named after the American leader Sam Houston. His last name originally came from Hugh + -ton, which is like 'town', so it meant 'Hugh's town' and that is why the name is used for a city today.