Denver

[ den-ver ]

/ ˈdɛn vər /

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noun

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

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

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How to use Denver in a sentence

Within cities, meanwhile, new light-rail systems could help ease traffic and promote economic growth, as they have in places like Seattle and Denver.
Rail's big moment is arriving|Joann Muller|February 26, 2021|Axios
Lopez wrapped up Jokic with the competency of a 13-year veteran through much of the second quarter, and that, combined with Bertans taking flight, helped the Wizards to a 46-point second quarter that erased Denver’s early 20-point lead.
Davis Bertans looks like his old self, and Bradley Beal averts disaster against the Nuggets|Ava Wallace|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
Although he led the Broncos to a memorable playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2011 season, Denver traded Tebow to the Jets after signing Peyton Manning.
Tim Tebow ends baseball dream, announces retirement after long-shot bid with Mets|Des Bieler|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
This was in gratitude from the community and the city for the impact that I had brought to Denver after participating in the program and being one of its residents.
‘I was born to create and entertain’|Yariel Valdés González|February 17, 2021|Washington Blade

Joey Brookhart, an analyst at a hedge fund in Denver, has monitored the subreddit for years as a form of entertainment.
How the rich got richer: Reddit trading frenzy benefited Wall Street elite|Douglas MacMillan, Yeganeh Torbati|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
In October, he traveled to Denver with Fry to support his work with LGBT rights organization The Matthew Sheppard Foundation.
Meet Stephen Fry’s Future Husband (Who Is Less Than Half His Age)|Tom Sykes|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition Director.
5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many|DailyBurn|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then we were dropping in on some cabaret in Denver, or perhaps it was a restaurant in Nevada.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I am just floored by this,” Jo Farrell, now 83, told The Denver Post eight years ago when the allegations first surfaced.
‘I Saved My Friend From Bill Cosby’|Lloyd Grove|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thus far, the most talked-about Green Friday hotspot is Denver dispensary the Grass Station.
Colorado Weed Dispensaries Celebrate ‘Green Friday’|Abby Haglage|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This fine instrument was installed in May, 1913, and hailed by the people of Denver with great enthusiasm.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
Maizie hired a firm of Denver lawyers and the case went through all the complications of venue, trial, and appeal.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Denver reported ten inches at eleven o'clock—and it's fifteen miles from the range.
The White Desert|Courtney Ryley Cooper
Most any of 'em has five or six, the way the Denver Post tells it.
The Highgrader|William MacLeod Raine
He had taken a great liking to Matt, in the few hours he had known him, and was glad that they were both going to Denver together.
Motor Matt's Mystery|Stanley R. Matthews

British Dictionary definitions for Denver

Denver

/ (ˈdɛnvə) /

noun

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Denver

Denver

Capital of Colorado and the largest city in the state.

notes for Denver

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