San Antonio

American

[san an-toh-nee-oh] / ˌsæn ænˈtoʊ niˌoʊ /

noun

a city in S Texas: site of the Alamo.

San Antonio British

/ sæn ænˈtəʊnɪˌəʊ /

noun

a city in S Texas: site of the Alamo; the leading town in Texas until about 1930. Pop: 1 214 725 (2003 est)

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San Antonio Cultural

A city in south-central Texas.

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The location of the Alamo.

Other Word Forms

San Antonian noun

Example Sentences

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“That was the best deal,” Lesch, 65, said by phone from San Antonio, where he is the Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History at Trinity University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He also has at least 15 years of experience in local government, including terms as either mayor or city attorney in several small towns near San Antonio.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama swats away more shots than anyone in the league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The sector’s 10% slump since early April may be a good buying opportunity, says Amy Robinson, CEO of Robinson Value Management in San Antonio.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One day in San Antonio, Texas, I noticed a minor commotion in the hallway of the military hospital I was visiting.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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