lubbock
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Definition
Proper noun A city located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Texas, positioned to the south of the city of Amarillo.
Usage
This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific geographic location. * Lubbock is a major city on the South Plains of Texas. * The university in Lubbock is Texas Tech. * We drove from Amarillo to Lubbock.
Advanced Usage
- Demonym: A person from Lubbock is called a Lubbockite.
- As a longtime Lubbockite, she knows all the best local restaurants.
Variants and Related Words
- Lubbockite (noun): A resident or native of Lubbock, Texas.
Synonyms
- Hub City (informal nickname, referencing its role as a regional center)
- The Hub of the Plains (informal nickname)
Noun
- a city in northwest Texas to the south of Amarillo