Definition

Proper noun: * A city in Alabama, USA: Tuscaloosa is a city located in west central Alabama, United States. It is known as a university town, being the home of the University of Alabama.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa.
  • After graduation, she moved to Tuscaloosa for a new job.
  • The football game in Tuscaloosa attracted fans from across the state.

Advanced Usage

• "Tuscaloosa" as a metonym: The city's name is often used to refer to the University of Alabama, especially in contexts related to its sports teams.
  • The recruit decided to commit to Tuscaloosa. (Here, "Tuscaloosa" refers to the University of Alabama's athletic program.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tuscaloosan (noun): A resident or native of Tuscaloosa.
  • As a lifelong Tuscaloosan, he was proud of his city.

Synonyms

• City
• University town

Related Phrases

• Heart of Dixie: A nickname for the state of Alabama, in which Tuscaloosa is located.
• Crimson Tide: The nickname for the University of Alabama's athletic teams, strongly associated with Tuscaloosa.

Noun

1. a university town in west central Alabama