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Definition of pensacola

pensacola

/ˌpɛn.səˈkoʊ.lə/
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pensacola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A seaport city in the northwestern panhandle of Florida, United States, situated on Pensacola Bay and renowned for its white-sand beaches and historic naval air station.

Example

"During their road trip across Florida, they stopped in Pensacola to tour the naval aviation museum and relax by the Gulf Coast."

• Rhymes for pensacola

• Nearby Words

penny
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penobscot
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penstemon
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the name of the Pensacola (Panzacola) people, a Native American tribe that lived in the region prior to European contact. The name is widely believed to come from the Choctaw words 'panshi' (hair) and 'okla' (people), translating to 'hair people'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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