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Definition of nowheresville

nowheresville

/ˈnoʊ.wɛrz.vɪl/
no · wheres · ville
Plural:nowheresvilles
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• noun

1

American An obscure, remote, or highly uninteresting place.

Example

"After driving for hours off the main highway, they found themselves stranded at a broken gas station in absolute nowheresville."

2

North American A state or situation characterized by a lack of progress, success, or excitement.

Example

"Without a clear business strategy, this expensive startup is on a fast track to nowheresville."

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• Nearby Words

now
nowadays
nowhere
nowheresville
nowt
nox
noxious

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th century American English, combining 'nowhere' with the French-derived suffix '-ville' (town). It was popularized by beatnik and jazz slang to describe an undesirable place or a lack of progress.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nowheresville. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nowheresville
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