Oklahoma City

American  

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Oklahoma, in the central part.

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Oklahoma City British  

noun

1. a city in central Oklahoma: the state capital and a major agricultural and industrial centre. Pop: 523 303 (2003 est)

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Oklahoma City Cultural  

1. Capital of Oklahoma and largest city in the state. (See Oklahoma City bombing.)

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Oklahoma City

That didn’t stop the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from falling to the floor after every shot in a recent playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The Lakers were eliminated by Oklahoma City, who relied on standout performances from young guards Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell to overcome a quiet series from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an injury to Jalen Williams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Renzi Stone, who runs a boutique marketing strategy firm in Oklahoma City, recently started spending around $800 a month on Alpha’s at-home software platform for his son, who just finished eighth grade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

But merely re-signing those guys won’t improve the Lakers’ odds of getting past the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

He ordered White to set out for Oklahoma City and assume command of the field office there.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann