Albuquerque

American  

[al-buh-kur-kee, awl-boo-ker-kuh] / ˈæl bəˌkɜr ki, ˌɔl bʊˈkɛr kə /

noun

1. Affonso de 1453–1515, founder of the Portuguese empire in the East.

2. a city in central New Mexico.

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Albuquerque ¹ British  

/ ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ /

noun

1. a city in central New Mexico, on the Rio Grande. Pop: 471 856 (2003 est)

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Albuquerque ² British  

/ ɑlbuˈkɛrkə, ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ /

noun

1. Afonso de (əˈfõsu dəː). 1453–1515, Portuguese navigator who established Portuguese colonies in the East by conquering Goa, Ceylon, Malacca, and Ormuz

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Albuquerque Cultural  

1. Largest city in New Mexico.

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Example Sentences

Albuquerque, home to the state’s largest airport, is a gateway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Is this the best green chile cheeseburger in Albuquerque?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The Albuquerque school district rejected a $2 million no-bid contract for Star Academy proposed by the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He charges $80 to take people to or from the Albuquerque airport, between 60 and 80 miles away, depending on where he is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Last Nathan had heard, Uncle Jet was working as a security guard at one of the casinos in Albuquerque.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young