Cortland

¹

[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun

1. a city in central New York.

Cortland

²

[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun

1. a crisp, red variety of apple.
2. a tree bearing this fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cortland¹

1940–45; Americanism

Example Sentences

She was released last summer and is taking classes at Tompkins-Cortland Community College in Dryden.

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She is a varsity track star, a champion baton-twirler, and a volunteer at Cortland Memorial Hospital.

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He sloshes motor oil over himself, the front seat, and the dash to conceal clues and leaves the car at Cortland Line Company.

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I was leaving for California the next day, so Katie stayed and partied with me at a place in Cortland that serves kids drinks.

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He passed away in Cortland county, New York, at the advanced age of ninety years.

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The boy had grown somewhat older and had learned to make and use the "snare," when he went on a visit to friends in Cortland.

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With the Picolata detachment was the beautiful flag presented the regiment by the ladies of Cortland.

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The place of meeting is selected yearly with a design to favor both Cortland and Madison counties, alternately.

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"The writings look identical, sir," was Captain Cortland's comment.

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