Denver

American  

[den-ver] / ˈdɛn vər /

noun

1. John Henry Deutschendorf, 1943–97, U.S. country singer.

2. a city in and the capital of Colorado, in the central part.

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Denver British  

/ ˈdɛnvə /

noun

1. a city in central Colorado: the state capital. Pop: 557 478 (2003 est)

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Denver Cultural  

1. Capital of Colorado and the largest city in the state.

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Known as the “Mile-High City” because of its location at an altitude of 5,280 feet.

Example Sentences

Nielsen's work was supported by Canadian paleontologist Taia Wyenberg-Henzler and museum curator Denver Fowler, who served as external supervisors during the undergraduate project that led to the published study.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Frontier is another ultra-low-cost carrier that operates a big hub out of Denver.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The Archdiocese of Denver asks families who enroll in its schools to “understand and display a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church” and “her teachings”—including traditional teachings on sex and marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

And new US franchise Denver Summit are building their own stadium, with a planned opening for the 2028 season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A Denver Broncos cap sat low on his head.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson