Definition

Proper noun: - A town located in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

Usage

• Proper noun: "McAlester" is used as the name of a specific place. It functions as a singular, proper noun and is typically preceded by prepositions like "in," "near," or "from" when describing location or origin.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a geographic reference point: The name can be used to specify a location within the state or as a point of comparison.
  • The climate in southeastern Oklahoma, including areas like McAlester, is humid subtropical.

Variants and Related Words

• McAlester, Oklahoma: The full, formal name of the town, often used for clarity.
• Pittsburg County: McAlester is the county seat of Pittsburg County, so these names are frequently associated.

Synonyms

• City, town, municipality: These are general synonyms for a populated place, but "McAlester" refers to one specific instance.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific meaning as a toponym (place name). It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs associated with it.

Noun

1. a town in southeastern Oklahoma