scranton
Definition
Proper noun 1. A specific city in the United States: Scranton is the name of an industrial city located in the northeastern region of the state of Pennsylvania.
Usage
- Scranton is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the city as a known entity or location (e.g., "in the city of Scranton," "travel to Scranton").
- It functions as a geographic name and is always capitalized.
Examples
As a subject or object:
- Scranton was once a major center for coal mining and railroad manufacturing.
- Many people visit Scranton to see its historical sites.
- The television show The Office is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
With prepositions (indicating location):
- She was born and raised in Scranton.
- They drove through Scranton on their way to New York.
- The factory is located near Scranton.
Advanced Usage
- Demonym: A person from Scranton is called a Scrantonian.
- As a lifelong Scrantonian, he knows the city's history well.
Variants and Related Words
- Scrantonian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Scranton.
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (compound proper noun): Often used together to refer to the combined metropolitan area of Scranton and the nearby city of Wilkes-Barre.
Synonyms
- City, municipality, urban center. (These are general synonyms for any city, not specific to Scranton.)
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun Scranton. Its usage is strictly as a geographic identifier.
Noun
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an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
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