Squamish

American  

[skwom-ish, skwaw-mish] / ˈskwɒm ɪʃ, ˈskwɔ mɪʃ /

noun

• Squamishes,
  plural
• Squamish
  plural

1. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh.  a member of a First Nation of the southwestern coast of British Columbia.

2. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim.  the Salishan language of the Squamish.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Squamish or their language.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Squamish
  plural
• Squamishes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Squamish

First recorded in 1840–50; from Ko'moks; see K'omoks ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Squamish

And finally, a minor but still annoying issue from Kelly of Squamish, British Columbia, who booked two tickets from Vancouver to Berlin, choosing Lufthansa so she and her husband could earn Star Alliance miles.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2023

To the non-Washington resident, it may be hard to guess which of the following places are fictional: Squahamish, Sammamish, Suquamish, Swinomish, Squamish and Snohomish.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2022

“That’s when the conversations started,’’ said Mr. Williams, the Squamish councilor whose ancestral name is Sxwíxwtn.

From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022

Martine Dubuc, visiting from Squamish, B.C., was brought to the beach by her mom.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2022

"The Squamish say that in a gigantic crevice half-way to the crest of Mount Baker may yet be seen the outlines of an enormous canoe, but I have never seen it myself."

From Legends of Vancouver by E. Pauline Johnson