Esquimalt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Esquimalt
First recorded in 1875–80; an English approximation of Esquimalt (a Coast Salish language) x̣ʷiméɫǝɫ “place of gradual shoaling”
Example Sentences
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Nearby is Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary, a saltwater lagoon and a birder’s paradise.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
She enlisted in her third year of medical school and graduated to become a fleet medical officer in Esquimalt, B.C., not far from where she lives now.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
Last month, Clark’s government refused to force the Victoria-area municipality of Esquimalt to accept the regional district’s plans to locate a proposed $780 million treatment facility on the shores of the community.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2014
Tents have been set up at the Esquimalt naval base near Victoria, British Columbia for immigration officials to process the passengers -- who will also be taken into police custody.
From Reuters ● Aug. 13, 2010
The gang often contained seamen from the ships at Esquimalt who were serving sentences, usually for desertion.
From Some Reminiscences of old Victoria by Edgar Fawcett
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