McKinley

American  

[muh-kin-lee] / məˈkɪn li /

noun

1. William, 1843–1901, 25th president of the U.S. 1897–1901.

2. Mount McKinley, former name of Denali.

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McKinley ¹ British  

/ məˈkɪnlɪ /

noun

1. a mountain in S central Alaska, in the Alaska Range: the highest peak in North America. Height: 6194 m (20 320 ft)

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McKinley ² British  

/ məˈkɪnlɪ /

noun

1. William. 1843–1901, 25th president of the US (1897–1901). His administration was marked by high tariffs and by expansionist policies. He was assassinated

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Example Sentences

McKinley acknowledged that much of that recovery process — for the unique trees, and otherwise — “is a big TBD.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The term itself “is a beautiful word,” he is fond of saying, and he often cites the example of President William McKinley, who levied tariffs to generate revenue before the nation had an income tax.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Jonathan McKinley, who’s brother Javon also played on Centennial’s last championship team 10 years ago, was part of five players who surrounded and took down Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

The decision McKinley made afterward to claim the entire Pacific archipelago disappointed the Philippine rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo’s hopes for independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

And with his last measure of strength, McKinley turned to her and spoke his last words: “We are all going.”

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green