Anacostia

[ an-uh-kaws-tee-uh, -kos- ]

noun

1. a section of the District of Columbia, in the SE part.

Example Sentences

Those concepts faded quickly, but Kratz said the community became more enthusiastic about a park to create a communal space between the Navy Yard and Anacostia neighborhoods.

From Washington Post

In August, a 2-year-old boy and his mother were apparently caught in crossfire and wounded while inside a vehicle in Anacostia.

From Washington Post

More than 70 percent of the District’s population has received at least one vaccine dose, but inoculation rates are far lower east of the Anacostia than in other neighborhoods.

From Washington Post

To date, Donahue said, just 807 people have claimed the $51 reward for getting vaccinated at three clinics east of the Anacostia — meaning the city has spent just over $40,000 on that giveaway.

From Washington Post

Finally, after a decade of fighting, the course along the Anacostia and Kingman Lake opened in 1939.

From Washington Post

So Obama wades back into the inequality debate today with a speech in Anacostia.

From The Daily Beast

“A lot of members on the council speak about assisting various areas like Anacostia but very few have ever visited,” said Gautier.

From The Daily Beast

Upon entering his home in Anacostia, a few hours later, he dropped to the floor and expired instantly.

From Project Gutenberg

Vessels laden with tobacco still sailed from its wharves down the Anacostia.

From Project Gutenberg

To the southeast, on the Anacostia River, was the navy yard, active enough now.

From Project Gutenberg

The Anacostia River, at its mouth, is almost the same width and fully as deep.

From Project Gutenberg