la crosse
Definition
Noun 1. A town in western Wisconsin, USA, on the Mississippi River: A specific geographical location, a populated place. * La Crosse is known for its location along a major river. 2. (Often capitalized as a proper noun): Refers exclusively to this specific town. When used with the definite article "the" ("the La Crosse area"), it specifies the region surrounding this town.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Proper Noun):
- La Crosse is the county seat of La Crosse County.
- They traveled to La Crosse for a conference.
- The university in La Crosse has a strong reputation.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic Use: The name can be used to refer to institutions or things associated with the town.
- He was offered a position at La Crosse. (Meaning: at an institution, like a university or company, located in La Crosse).
- As a Modifier: Used adjectivally to describe something originating from or related to the town.
- La Crosse industry, the La Crosse Tribune (newspaper).
Variants and Related Words
- Lacrosse (noun): A completely different word. This refers to a team sport played with a ball and a long-handled stick with a net (a crosse). It is crucial not to confuse the town La Crosse with the sport lacrosse. They have distinct etymologies and meanings.
- La Crosse County: The county for which the town is the seat.
Synonyms
- City, municipality, town: General terms for populated places. (Note: "La Crosse" is more specific than these general synonyms).
Notes on Meaning
This entry defines "La Crosse" strictly as a toponym (place name). It does not cover the common noun "lacrosse" (the sport), which is a separate lexical item despite the similar spelling. The primary and only meaning covered here is the geographical entity.
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a town in western Wisconsin on the Mississippi River
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