Definition

Noun: 1. A city in the state of Washington, USA: Yakima is a city located in the Yakima Valley in the south-central part of the state of Washington. It is the county seat of Yakima County and is known for its agriculture, particularly apple orchards and hop production.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Yakima is often called the "Palm Springs of Washington" due to its sunny climate.
  • We drove through Yakima on our way to the mountains.
  • The agricultural fair in Yakima attracts visitors from all over the region.

Advanced Usage

• "the Yakima Valley": This phrase refers to the broader agricultural region surrounding the city of Yakima, famous for its wine production, fruit orchards, and hop fields.
  • Many wineries have tasting rooms in the Yakima Valley.

Variants and Related Words

• Yakiman (noun, informal): A resident of Yakima.
  • The Yakimans are proud of their city's agricultural heritage.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality

Notes on Different Meanings

This entry defines "Yakima" specifically as a proper noun referring to a city. It is distinct from: * The Yakima people: A Native American tribe indigenous to the region. * The Yakima River: A major river in Washington state that flows through the city.

Noun

1. a town in south central Washington