Raleigh

[raw-lee, rah-]

noun

1. Sir Walter. Also Ralegh. 1552?–1618, English explorer and writer, a favorite of Elizabeth I.

2. a city in and the capital of North Carolina, in the central part.

3. a male given name.

Raleigh

¹

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. a city in E central North Carolina, capital of the state. Pop: 316 802 (2003 est)

Raleigh

²

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. Sir Walter . ?1552–1618, English courtier, explorer, and writer; favourite of Elizabeth I. After unsuccessful attempts to colonize Virginia (1584–89), he led two expeditions to the Orinoco to search for gold (1595; 1616). He introduced tobacco and potatoes into England, and was imprisoned (1603–16) for conspiracy under James I. He was beheaded in 1618

Example Sentences

Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions, told The Times on Thursday that Raleigh’s 60th home run ball likely would have been “a six-figure ball” had it gone on the auction block.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s more on Raleigh’s 60th home run and the act of kindness that followed.

From Los Angeles Times

And for their friend and business partner, Raleigh Scott, who ran a sheep ranch in neighboring Curry County, Oregon, where Dock hid after the purges.

From Los Angeles Times

“The U.S. military is moving faster, hitting harder and doing so with fewer constraints,” said Clionadh Raleigh, president and chief executive officer of Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, in an interview with the outlet.

From Salon

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners might be the major league leader in home runs, but he’s a nobody as far as the general public is concerned.

From Los Angeles Times