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Definition of tampa

tampa

/ˈtæm.pə/
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tampa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in western Florida, located on the northern shore of Tampa Bay along the Gulf Coast of the United States, recognized as a significant commercial, port, and cultural hub.

Example

"The family decided to fly into Tampa before driving down the Gulf Coast to their vacation rental."

• Rhymes for tampa

• Nearby Words

tambopata
tambora
tambourine
tampa
tampere
tana
tanacetum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Native American word, possibly from the Calusa language meaning 'sticks of fire' in reference to the area's frequent summer lightning strikes, though exact indigenous origins remain debated among historians.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tampa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tampa
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