wilmington
wilmington Lexical Profile
• noun
American The largest city in the state of Delaware, located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, internationally recognized as a major center for corporate registration and the financial services industry.
American A historic port city in southeastern North Carolina, situated along the Cape Fear River, known for its extensive Riverwalk and as a significant hub for television and film production.
British A village and civil parish in East Sussex, England, famous for the Long Man of Wilmington, a large hill figure carved into the steep slopes of Windover Hill.
Word Nuance & Usage
In an American context, the name usually refers to either Wilmington, Delaware (a major corporate and financial hub) or Wilmington, North Carolina (a historic coastal port city), depending on the regional context.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.