Petersburg

[ pee-terz-burg ]

/ ˈpi tərzˌbɜrg /

noun

a city in SE Virginia: besieged by Union forces 1864–65.

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Examples from the Web for petersburg

I see another quiet figure, of virtuous life and quiet ways, not much heard of until our left was turned at Petersburg.
The Real Memorial Day: Oliver Wendell Holmes's Salute To A Momentous American Anniversary|Malcolm Jones|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Who does not remember the leader of the assault of the mine at Petersburg?
The Real Memorial Day: Oliver Wendell Holmes's Salute To A Momentous American Anniversary|Malcolm Jones|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I have some thoughts of going to Petersburg, if the actors go there in May.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. I (of 9)|Thomas Jefferson
A courier came in from Gen. Kautz's cavalry, then smashing things out beyond Petersburg, bringing encouraging news.
A Boy Trooper With Sheridan|Stanton P. Allen

This lady is a friend of mine; she is also acquainted with the musical world of Petersburg and will make you known there.
Friedrich Nietzsche|Georg Brandes
But we came out alive and reached Gen. Wright, who had broken through the outer lines and was pushing toward Petersburg.
A Boy Trooper With Sheridan|Stanton P. Allen
Ze crops—I have got zat—and zat I arrived safe—and zat Petersburg is nice.
Count Bunker|J. Storer Clouston

British Dictionary definitions for petersburg

Petersburg

/ (ˈpiːtəzˌbɜːɡ) /

noun

a city in SE Virginia, on the Appomattox River: scene of prolonged fighting (1864–65) during the final months of the American Civil War. Pop: 33 091 (2003 est)

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