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Definition of youngstown

youngstown

/ˈjʌŋz.taʊn/
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youngstown Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in northeastern Ohio, United States, situated on the Mahoning River, historically renowned as a major center of the American steel industry.

Example

"After the collapse of the local steel industry in the late 1970s, Youngstown underwent significant economic restructuring and revitalization efforts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after John Young, a surveyor and early settler from New York who purchased the land and established the community in 1797.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Youngstown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/youngstown
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