Granada

[gruh-nah-duh, grah-nah-thah]

noun

1. a medieval kingdom along the Mediterranean coast of S Spain.

2. a city in S Spain: the capital of this former kingdom and last stronghold of the Moors in Spain; site of the Alhambra.

3. a city in SW Nicaragua, near Lake Nicaragua.

Granada

/ ɡrəˈnɑːdə /

noun

1. a former kingdom of S Spain, in Andalusia: founded in the 13th century and divided in 1833 into the present-day provinces of Granada, Almería, and Málaga

2. a city in S Spain, in Andalusia: capital of the Moorish kingdom of Granada from 1238 to 1492 and a great commercial and cultural centre, containing the Alhambra palace (13th and 14th centuries); university (1531). Pop: 237 663 (2003 est)

3. a city in SW Nicaragua, on the NW shore of Lake Nicaragua: the oldest city in the country, founded in 1523 by Córdoba; attacked frequently by pirates in the 17th century. Pop: 95 000 (2005 est)

Granada

1. City in southeastern Spain.

A major tourist attraction in Granada is the Alhambra, a magnificent fortress and palace complex built by Spain's Muslim rulers in the Middle Ages on a hill overlooking the city.

Example Sentences

The 27-year-old, who took his own life, was a high school football player at Granada Hills Charter School in the San Fernando Valley and Golden Valley High in Santa Clarita.

From Los Angeles Times

He has appeared in King Lear before, as Edgar opposite Sir Laurence Olivier in a TV version in 1983 - filmed in Granada TV's Manchester studio.

From BBC

Pali was facing Granada Hills Charter School in what is known as the Charter Bowl — an annual matchup between the two prominent charters.

From Los Angeles Times

Quarterback Jack Thomas passes for 387 yards and six touchdowns in win over Granada Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Granada Hills Kennedy quarterback Diego Montes talks about why he plays for football for a City Section school.

From Los Angeles Times