Roanoke
Americannoun
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a city in SW Virginia.
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a river flowing SE from western Virginia to Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. 380 miles (610 km) long.
Example Sentences
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Until recently, Dr. Katie Steele and her husband, lawyer James Steele, were living and working in Roanoke, Va., where they both had family nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Writing about the experience in the Roanoke Times, Arnett said he had decided to be "as tough in my questioning as the situation would allow".
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
Michael Geake, a Roanoke, Va., resident who travels regularly with the cruise line, says he appreciates NCL’s exemplary service, especially as a disabled individual who requires special assistance.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025
Most of the turtles were taken to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation center, officials said in a in a social media post.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
I slipped off into sleep somewhere between Staunton and Lexington, and woke up just in time to get a perfect view of the towering white warehouse that was Roanoke, Virginia’s former Walmart.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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