Definition

Proper noun: 1. A city in the United States: Saint Cloud is a city located in central Minnesota, situated on the Mississippi River. It is known for its granite quarries.

Usage

• Saint Cloud is used as the name of a specific place. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
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Advanced Usage

• The name Saint Cloud can be used metonymically to refer to institutions or entities based in that city.
  • Example: The ruling from Saint Cloud will affect the entire county. (Here, "Saint Cloud" refers to the city government or a court located there).

Variants and Related Words

• St. Cloud: This is a common abbreviated form of the name.
  • Example: The St. Cloud Times is the local newspaper.

Notes on Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, Saint Cloud primarily refers to this specific city in Minnesota, USA. It should not be confused with other places named Saint Cloud, such as the suburb of Paris, France, or the city in Florida, USA, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Noun

1. a town in central Minnesota on the Mississippi River; granite quarries