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Definition of colorado springs

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colorado springs Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city situated at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains in El Paso County, Colorado, known for its proximity to Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and several military installations including the United States Air Force Academy.

Example

"Many elite athletes move to Colorado Springs to take advantage of the high elevation at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center."

Word Nuance & Usage

Although the word ends in a plural suffix ('Springs'), Colorado Springs is grammatically treated as a singular proper noun.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the city was named for its location within the state of Colorado and the natural mineral springs found in the surrounding area.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colorado springs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colorado springs
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