Alhambra
Americannoun
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a palace and citadel of the Moorish kings in Granada, Spain: built chiefly between 1248 and 1354.
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a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Alhambra
< Spanish < Arabic al-ḥamrā' literally, the red
Example Sentences
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But officials confirmed no casualties or serious damage, notably to the southern city's Alhambra palace, a UNESCO-listed jewel of medieval Islamic architecture and the seat of Spain's last Muslim kingdom.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
"There is no serious structural damage, no serious material damage and there are no casualties," said Sanz, who specified that "the Alhambra had not been affected in any way".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“The pool helps me keep my weight down. It keeps my blood sugar down. It’s just everything to me,” said Elizabeth Ramirez, a social worker from Alhambra, after emerging from a morning aqua-aerobics class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Standing in front of the post office in Alhambra, the 52-year-old paddled her arms as though to keep from sinking.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
The Loew’s showed first-run movies, as did the Alhambra.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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