Cortland

¹ American  

[kawrt-luhnd] / ˈkɔrt lənd /

noun

1. a city in central New York.

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Cortland ² American  

[kawrt-luhnd] / ˈkɔrt lənd /

noun

1. a crisp, red variety of apple.

2. a tree bearing this fruit.

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Etymology

Origin of Cortland

1940–45;

Example Sentences

Bailey grew up on the farm and planted his first 50 trees—all McIntosh and Cortland apples—when he turned 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“Clash of the Titans” was your breakthrough and it was an archetypical hero role, but you’ve also taken on more villainous roles like Aaron Echolls in “Veronica Mars,” and now Cortland Mayfair.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

Laap, an undrafted free agent from Cortland, had two catches for 50 yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

Matthew Cortland, who founded a chain of bars that offer immersive wizardry and magic experiences, says people are "fascinated by fantasy because it provides an alternate reality for people to exist in".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

We each get a Rome or a Cortland or a McIntosh and a plastic knife.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson