glendale
glendale Lexical Profile
• noun
American A major city in Los Angeles County, California, known for its historic neighborhoods, diverse community, and prominent Armenian-American population.
"After relocating to Southern California, they decided to rent an apartment in Glendale for its quiet streets and proximity to downtown Los Angeles."
American A city in Maricopa County, Arizona, situated northwest of downtown Phoenix, renowned as a major entertainment hub and the site of large sports venues.
"Thousands of football fans flocked to Glendale, Arizona, to watch the championship game at the stadium."
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century as a tautological place name, combining the Scottish Gaelic word 'glen' (meaning a narrow valley) and the Old English word 'dale' (meaning a broad valley), effectively translating to 'valley valley'.
Usage Trend
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