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Definition of tucson

tucson

/ˈtuːsɑːn/
Tuc · son
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tucson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in southern Arizona, United States, serving as the county seat of Pima County and known for its Sonoran Desert landscape, the University of Arizona, and surrounding mountain ranges.

Example

"We decided to spend the winter in Tucson to enjoy the warm desert climate and explore Saguaro National Park."

• Rhymes for tucson

• Nearby Words

tubifex
tuckbox
tuckerbox
tucson
tucuma
tucuman
tufted titmouse

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the O'odham word 'Cuk Ṣon' (pronounced 'chuk shon'), meaning '(at the) base of the black [hill]', referring to a prominent basalt peak in the area now known as Sentinel Peak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tucson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tucson
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