Definition

Proper noun 1. A port city in eastern Mexico: Tampico is a city and port located in the state of Tamaulipas, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is an important commercial and industrial center.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The oil industry is vital to the economy of Tampico.
  • They sailed into the busy port of Tampico.

Advanced Usage

• "Tampico fiber": A stiff, resilient fiber obtained from various plants, historically named for its association with the port through which it was exported.
  • The brushes were made from durable Tampico fiber.

Variants and Related Words

• Tampiqueño/Tampiqueña (noun): A native or inhabitant of Tampico.
  • The Tampiqueños are proud of their city's history.

Noun

1. a port city in eastern Mexico