Ossining

[ os-uh-ning ]

/ ˈɒs ə nɪŋ /

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noun

a town in SE New York, on the Hudson: the site of a state prison formerly known as Sing Sing.

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Formerly Sing Sing.

Words nearby Ossining

ossiferous, ossification, ossified, ossifrage, ossify, Ossining, osso bucco, ossobuco, ossuarium, ossuary, OST

How to use Ossining in a sentence

Don and Betty met once more at the house in Ossining, and shared a drink.
‘Mad Men’ Premiere: Before Season 5, Let's Remember Season 4|Jace Lacob|March 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I have given directions for the remodeling of the south wall of my library in the Ossining house for its occupancy.
It Pays to Smile|Nina Wilcox Putnam
The prison itself takes its name from the Indian word "Ossining," which means "stone upon stone."
My Native Land|James Cox
Ossining has now taken its real place among the communities of the country.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man|Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman

How else can we explain ‘Ossining’ or ‘Ah, Sing’ repeated through the magpie to us.
Whispering Wires|Henry Leverage
Like one walking in a dream, he bought a ticket and took the noon train alone to Ossining.
McAllister and His Double|Arthur Train