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Definition of vancouver

vancouver

/vænˈkuː.vɚ/
Van · cou · ver
Plural:Vancouvers
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vancouver Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A major coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.

2

American A city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located on the north bank of the Columbia River in Washington state.

Word Nuance & Usage

In North America, 'Vancouver' most frequently refers to the major coastal city in British Columbia, Canada. However, it can occasionally cause confusion with the smaller city of Vancouver in Washington state, USA, or the large nearby landmass of Vancouver Island.

• Rhymes for vancouver

• Nearby Words

van
vanadzor
vance
vancouver
vancouveria
vanda
vanda orchid

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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