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Definition of springfield

springfield

/ˈsprɪŋ.fiːld/
Spring · field
Plural:Springfields
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springfield Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A highly common place name in the United States, popularly recognized as the quintessential, generic American town setting for the animated television series 'The Simpsons'.

2

American The capital city of the state of Illinois in the United States, located in the central part of the state and renowned as the historic home and burial site of President Abraham Lincoln.

3

American A prominent industrial and historic city in the United States located in western Massachusetts along the Connecticut River, globally recognized as the birthplace of basketball.

Word Nuance & Usage

Due to the sheer number of municipalities named Springfield in the United States, the name almost always requires a state qualifier (e.g., Springfield, Illinois; Springfield, Massachusetts) in practical usage to avoid ambiguity.

• Nearby Words

springboard
springbok
springer
springfield
springfish
springhare
springily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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