Leavenworth

American

[lev-uhn-wurth, -werth] / ˈlɛv ənˌwɜrθ, -wərθ /

noun

a city in NE Kansas.
a federal and military prison there.

Leavenworth British

/ ˈlɛvənˌwɜːθ, -wəθ /

noun

a city in NE Kansas, on the Missouri River: the state's oldest city, founded in 1854 by proslavery settlers from Missouri. Pop: 35 211 (2003 est)

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Last year, according to the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 14 of the city’s 20 busiest days by foot traffic were in December—a testament to why many call this a “Christmas capital.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

Among the facilities being eyed is one in the prison town of Leavenworth, Kan. A judge once called the former prison there owned by CoreCivic a “hell hole.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025

For now Kara remains at her base in Fort Leavenworth but is prepared to leave with little notice if she has to.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025

Specifically, the CEO suggested that the company had opportunities in their Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, and the California City facility, north of Los Angeles.

From Salon ● May 12, 2025

And after White had taken the job at Leavenworth, the cases were closed, closed with great triumph, even though the bureau had not yet connected Hale to all twenty-four murders.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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