Definition

Proper noun: - A specific place name: Mason City is the name of a town located in the north central region of the state of Iowa, United States of America.

Usage

• This word functions exclusively as a proper noun, used to refer to this specific geographic location. It is always capitalized.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a point of reference: The name can be used to situate other places or describe a region.
  • The storm affected areas from Des Moines north to Mason City.

Variants and Related Words

• Mason Cityan (noun, informal): A resident of Mason City.
  • The Mason Cityans are proud of their community theater.

Synonyms

• City (in this specific context, as part of its name, though it is legally a town).

Noun

1. a town in north central Iowa