Cortland

1
[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun
  1. a city in central New York.

Words Nearby Cortland

Other definitions for Cortland (2 of 2)

Cortland2
[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun
  1. a crisp, red variety of apple.

  2. a tree bearing this fruit.

Origin of Cortland

2
1940–45; Americanism

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How to use Cortland in a sentence

  • 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.

    Days in the Open | Lathan A. Crandall
  • With the Picolata detachment was the beautiful flag presented the regiment by the ladies of Cortland.

    Company G | A. R. (Albert Rowe) Barlow
  • The place of meeting is selected yearly with a design to favor both Cortland and Madison counties, alternately.

    Company G | A. R. (Albert Rowe) Barlow
  • "The writings look identical, sir," was Captain Cortland's comment.

    Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants | H. Irving Hancock