Springfield
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- proper noun
- /ˈsprɪŋfɪld/
- The governor's office is located in Springfield, the capital of Illinois.
- Springfield, Illinois
- Springfield, IL
Examples
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I visited Springfield, the capital city of Illinois, last summer.
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Springfield is known for its rich history and is the capital of the state of Illinois.
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I'll take you on up to Springfield and that kid of yours, too.
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Born and raised in Springfield.
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You see, I came down from Springfield.
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- He was from Springfield, Illinois.
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I'm going to Springfield, and do you know what?
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I'm at a rest stop south of Springfield.
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Dear Henry, life in Springfield is less than desirous.
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- Oh I've been in Springfield for a couple of days.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Springfield comes from the English words spring 'a natural water source' and field 'open land'. So the name originally meant a place with a spring in open land, which is why many towns have the name Springfield, including the capital city of Illinois.