Alhambra

American  

[al-ham-bruh] / ælˈhæm brə /

noun

1. a palace and citadel of the Moorish kings in Granada, Spain: built chiefly between 1248 and 1354.

2. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.

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Alhambra British  

/ ælˈhæmbrə, ˌælhæmˈbrɛsk /

noun

1. a citadel and palace in Granada, Spain, built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries: noted for its rich ornamentation

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Other Word Forms

• Alhambresque adjective

Etymology

Origin of Alhambra

< Spanish < Arabic al-ḥamrā' literally, the red

Example Sentences

The new Ross in Alhambra has several self-checkout lanes and well-stocked aisles organized into categories such as apparel, technology and cosmetics.

From Los Angeles Times

A Ross Dress for Less has opened in Alhambra — the city’s second — and a dd’s Discounts has debuted in North Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the coming decade he appeared with Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton and Jack Milroy on stage at Glasgow's Alhambra Theatre and on the radio show It's All Yours.

From BBC

Because my weekends often take me east to nurseries, rock yards and quarries, I usually end up at Boston Lobster, my favorite place to eat dinner in Alhambra.

From Los Angeles Times

Alhambra Police Chief Garrett Kennedy told reporters last week that Sanders had been with the department for about eight months and had previously served with the Long Beach Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times