waterbury
waterbury Lexical Profile
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American A major city in west-central Connecticut along the Naugatuck River, historically renowned as the 'Brass City' for its dominant role in the American brass and clock manufacturing industries.
"During the early twentieth century, Waterbury was a leading global center for the production of brass, copper, and timepieces."
American A town in Washington County, Vermont, famous as the headquarters of the Ben & Jerry's ice cream company.
"Tourists frequently visit Waterbury to take the factory tour at the famous ice cream plant."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English word 'water' combined with the Old English suffix '-bury' (from 'burh', meaning a fortified enclosure or town). The city in Connecticut was named for the numerous streams and rivers flowing into the Naugatuck River within its borders.
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