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

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

He was jailed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque but was released on his own recognizance Jan. 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It was just announced that environmental artist Lita Albuquerque will have a residency at the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But it wasn’t like Albuquerque was doing nothing, or nothing but punishment.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“He said there was a man in Albuquerque who also worked at Los Alamos and who was ready to furnish me with information.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin