Definition

Proper noun 1. A city in the United States: St. Cloud is a city located in central Minnesota, USA, situated on the Mississippi River. It is historically known for its granite quarries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The university in St. Cloud has a large student population.
  • Granite from the quarries near St. Cloud was used in many historic buildings.
  • They drove from Minneapolis to St. Cloud for the weekend.

Advanced Usage

• The name "St. Cloud" can be used metonymically to refer to institutions or entities based in that city.
  • The research was conducted in collaboration with St. Cloud State University.
  • The St. Cloud granite industry was a major economic driver in the early 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• St. Cloudite (n., rare): A resident of St. Cloud, Minnesota.
• Granite City (n.): A historical nickname for St. Cloud, referencing its quarrying industry.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality

Notes on Different Meanings

• St. Cloud is primarily a geographical proper noun referring to this specific city in Minnesota. It should not be confused with other places named Saint Cloud (e.g., in Florida or France).
• The abbreviation "St." is always used and stands for "Saint".

Noun

1. a town in central Minnesota on the Mississippi River; granite quarries