Yakima

[ yak-uh-muh ]

noun,plural Yak·i·mas, (especially collectively) Yak·i·ma for 3.
  1. a city in southern Washington State.

  2. a river in south central Washington State. 203 miles (327 kilometers) long.

  1. former name of the Yakama and their language (often used attributively).

Origin of Yakima

1
see origin at Yakama

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024

How to use Yakima in a sentence

  • But in 1858 the Yakimas waxed too insolent and predatory for even Wrights patience.

  • You know the circumstances under which the Indians referred to were permitted to come in and remain with the friendly Yakimas.

  • Many of the Yakimas are wondering how long it takes the Indian Department to make good a promise.

    The Discards | Lucullus Virgil McWhorter
  • During the trial, many interesting points concerning the philosophy of the Yakimas were brought to light.

    The Discards | Lucullus Virgil McWhorter
  • Anderson packed for the Club in its tour of Tahoma last year, with three or four Yakimas and their horses.

    The Discards | Lucullus Virgil McWhorter