Definition

Proper noun: * A city in the United States, specifically in the northwestern part of the state of Kentucky, situated on the southern bank of the Ohio River. Historically, it has been a significant center for the tobacco industry.

Usage

• Owensboro is used as the name of a specific geographical location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• Example: "The annual barbecue festival in Owensboro attracts visitors from across the region."
• Example: "They drove from Evansville, Indiana, to Owensboro, Kentucky, for the day."

Advanced Usage

• The name Owensboro can be used metonymically to refer to the community, government, or institutions based in that city.
  • Example: "Owensboro has approved funding for the new riverfront park project." (Here, "Owensboro" refers to the city government.)
  • Example: "The decision from Owensboro set a precedent for other counties." (Referring to a court or administrative body located there.)

Variants and Related Words

• Owensboran (noun, informal): A resident or native of Owensboro.
  • Example: "As a lifelong Owensboran, she knows all the best local spots."

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality
• River city (descriptive, referring to its location on the Ohio River)

Related Phrases

• Owensboro, Kentucky: The full, formal name often used for clarity.
  • Example: "Please send the package to Owensboro, Kentucky 42301."
• Owensboro-Daviess County: A common pairing referring to the city and its surrounding county as a combined metropolitan area.
  • Example: "The Owensboro-Daviess County region has a diverse economy."

Noun

1. a town in northwestern Kentucky on the Ohio River; a tobacco market