Definition

Proper noun: * Denver, Colorado: "Mile-High City" is a nickname for Denver, the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. The nickname references the city's official elevation, which is approximately one mile (5,280 feet or 1,609 meters) above sea level.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We flew into the Mile-High City for a conference.
  • The Mile-High City is known for its vibrant arts scene and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
  • Denver, the Mile-High City, hosted the event.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in tourism, marketing, and informal contexts to evoke Denver's unique geographic characteristic. It is less common in formal legal or technical documents, where "Denver" is preferred.
• The phrase can be used attributively to describe things associated with Denver.
  • The team enjoys a mile-high city advantage when playing at home due to the altitude.

Variants and Related Words

• Denver (n): The official name of the city.
• Mile High (adj): A related adjective phrase, famously used in the name of the city's football stadium, "Empower Field at Mile High."

Synonyms

• Denver
• The Queen City of the Plains (another historical nickname for Denver)

Notes on Meaning

• This term has only one specific meaning: it is a nickname for Denver, Colorado. It does not refer generically to any city located at a high altitude.

Noun

1. the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river