Definition

Proper noun: - A town located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota, situated within the Mesabi Iron Range.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Hibbing is known for its historical significance in iron ore mining.
  • The city of Hibbing is a community in St. Louis County.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Hibbing was founded as a mining town.
  • They drove through Hibbing on their way to the Boundary Waters.
  • The economy of Hibbing was historically tied to the iron industry.

Advanced Usage

• "Hibbing, Minnesota": The full formal name used to specify the location.
  • The concert tour will include a stop in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Variants and Related Words

• Hibbingite (noun): A rare iron hydroxide mineral named after the town of Hibbing.
  • The geologist discovered a sample of hibbingite.

Synonyms

• Town, municipality, settlement. (General terms for a populated place; Hibbing is a specific instance.)

Notes on Meaning

This word functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to a specific geographical location. It does not have other meanings, verb forms, phrasal verbs, or idioms associated with it. Its primary context is within geography, history, and discussions of the Minnesota Iron Range.

Noun

1. a town in northeastern Minnesota in the Mesabi Range