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Definition of tulsa
tulsa
/ˈtʌl.sə/
tul · sa
tulsa Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
American The second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma, United States, situated on the Arkansas River. It is historically recognized as the 'Oil Capital of the World' and is noted for its extensive Art Deco architecture and the tragic 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tulsa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tulsa