reno

¹ American  

[ren-oh] / ˈrɛn oʊ /

noun

plural

renos

1. Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.

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Reno ² American  

[ree-noh] / ˈri noʊ /

noun

1. Janet, 1938–2016, U.S. lawyer: first woman U.S. attorney general, 1993–2001.

2. a city in W Nevada.

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Reno British  

/ ˈriːnəʊ /

noun

1. a city in W Nevada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada: noted as a divorce, wedding, and gambling centre by reason of its liberal laws. Pop: 193 882 (2003 est)

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Reno Cultural  

1. City in western Nevada.

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Known for its gambling casinos and, in the first half of the twentieth century, for easily obtained divorces.

Etymology

Origin of reno

By shortening

Example Sentences

He was airlifted to a hospital in Reno and pronounced dead days later.

From Los Angeles Times

In December, another snowmobiler was badly injured in an avalanche at Latopie Lake in Mono County, and was airlifted for emergency services in Reno.

From Los Angeles Times

“Choosing the right executor is essential for a smooth estate-administration process. A capable executor can help prevent delays, resolve conflicts, and protect your legacy, ensuring your loved ones are cared for according to your wishes,” says Surratt Law, which is based in Reno, Nev. “The key elements in choosing the right executor would apply to choosing the right successor trustee.”

From MarketWatch

Loving your job “costs people real money,” said career coach Reno Perry, founder of Career Leap.

From MarketWatch

Google is still headquartered in California, but other companies tied to Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin recently lef the state, including T-Rex Holdings, which moved from Palo Alto to Reno last year.

From Los Angeles Times