Kansas City

American  

[kan-zuhs sit-ee] / ˈkæn zəs ˈsɪt i /

noun

1. a city in western Missouri, the largest city in the state, situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and contiguous to Kansas City, Kansas.

2. a city in northeastern Kansas, contiguous to and named after Kansas City, Missouri.

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Kansas City British  

noun

1. a city in W Missouri, at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers: important centre of livestock and meat-packing industry. Pop: 442 768 (2003 est)

2. a city in NE Kansas, adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri. Pop: 145 757 (2003 est)

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Kansas City Cultural  

1. Two adjacent cities of the same name, one in northeastern Kansas, the other in northwestern Missouri, located at the junction of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.

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A commercial, industrial, and cultural center, Kansas City was the starting point for many western expeditions.

Example Sentences

Herbert’s injury is an ominous sign for a franchise facing a brutally difficult finish to the regular season with remaining games against Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston and Denver.

From Los Angeles Times

In other games on the Thanksgiving slate, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Kansas City Chiefs and the AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens hosted division rivals Cincinnati Bengals.

From Barron's

Kansas City will land some shots, but the Cowboys rally at home in their traditional Thanksgiving game.

From Los Angeles Times

One business told the Kansas City Fed that it is a great time to get a tattoo, because top artists who are usually booked up suddenly have openings on their schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reason is simple, explained Bree Spearman, who runs a travel agency based in Kansas City, Kan.: “Cruise lines now lean into Black Friday because it aligns with existing consumer behavior.”

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