Kingstown

[ kingz-toun ]

/ ˈkɪŋzˌtaʊn /

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noun

a city in and the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on SW St. Vincent island.

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Words nearby Kingstown

king's shilling, King's speech, Kingston, Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Thames, Kingstown, Kingsville, king's weather, Kingswood, king truss, Kingu

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How to use Kingstown in a sentence

He said officials have used water from rivers to clean the ash from the streets in Kingstown.
Caribbean LGBTQ group launches volcano relief fund|Michael K. Lavers|April 22, 2021|Washington Blade
VincyCHAP Executive Director Sean Frederick on Tuesday spoke with the Washington Blade from the Vincentian capital of Kingstown, which is roughly 20 miles south of the volcano.
Caribbean LGBTQ group launches volcano relief fund|Michael K. Lavers|April 22, 2021|Washington Blade
I met him on Kingstown promenade the other day walking with an elastic step and with the brightness of youth in his eye.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
He said there was a vacancy on the Kingstown Board; and, supposing the seat was offered to me, would I be free to accept it?
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow

Soon after its construction it was extended from Kingstown to Dalkey, a distance of 1¾ miles.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
Kingstown Harbour, so admirably adapted for sailing, has long been a favourite spot with yachtsmen.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
Again, during the recent racing season, the pilot-boat (about sixty tons) started from Kingstown Harbour for her cruising ground.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.

British Dictionary definitions for Kingstown

Kingstown

/ (ˈkɪŋzˌtaʊn) /

noun

the capital of St Vincent and the Grenadines: a port and resort. p.: 31 000 (2005 est)

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