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Definition of evansville

evansville

/ˈɛv.ənzˌvɪl/
ev · ans · ville
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evansville Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major commercial, medical, and cultural hub city in southwestern Indiana, United States, situated on a broad horseshoe bend of the Ohio River.

Example

"We decided to spend the weekend visiting the museums and historical districts in Evansville."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Founded in 1812 and named after General Robert Morgan Evans, one of the settlement's early founders, combined with the French-derived suffix '-ville' meaning 'town' or 'city'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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