tampa

Thân thiện

Tampa is a popular destination for a sunny beach vacation.

Definition

Proper noun A major city located on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida. It is situated on the Tampa Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, and is known as a center for tourism, business, and culture.

Usage

"Tampa" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the city and its metropolitan area. It is often mentioned in contexts related to travel, geography, business, and sports. * We are flying to Tampa for a vacation next month. * The company is opening a new office in Tampa. * Tampa is famous for its historic Ybor City district.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Tampa Bay Area": This phrase refers to the larger metropolitan region surrounding the city, which includes other cities like St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
  • The Greater Tampa Bay Area has a population of over three million people.

Variants and Related Words

• Tampa Bay: The name of the large natural harbor and estuary on which the city is located. This term is also used for the metropolitan area and is famously associated with local sports teams (e.g., Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays).
  • The cruise ship sailed into Tampa Bay.
• Tampan: (Less common) A demonym for a resident of Tampa.
  • As a lifelong Tampan, she loves the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Synonyms

• City (in a general sense, but not a direct synonym)
• Metropolis (in a general sense, but not a direct synonym)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico

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