Taos

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/ taʊs /

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noun, plural Taos for 2.

a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.

a member of an American Indian people occupying a pueblo in New Mexico.

a town in N New Mexico: resort; art colony.

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How to use Taos in a sentence

The city is also the gateway to the surrounding communities of northern New Mexico, offering a home base for visitors to explore Chimayo, Madrid, Taos, and Española, which all offer culinary adventures of their own.
The 21 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe|Karen Fischer|June 3, 2021|Eater
If you buy an Ikon Pass, you’ll get seven days at Taos and will need to make a reservation before you show up.
What This Ski Season Will Look Like|Megan Michelson|October 6, 2020|Outside Online
They may live in New York, San Francisco, or Taos, N.M., but they band together to influence Joe Schmo in Oshkosh, Wis.
The Net Roots, the Super Rich, and the Ugly, Endless Election|Lindsay Lewis|June 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Dennis owned a beautiful church-like adobe building near the Taos Pueblo, where his brother lived.
Remembering My Friend Dennis|Caroline Graham|May 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST

He took me out to the famous cabin outside Taos where Lawrence had lived and worked with his wife, her friend, and a cow.
Remembering My Friend Dennis|Caroline Graham|May 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He had fled to Taos, New Mexico, to join his brother and artist friends Larry Bell and Ron Cooper, who photographed nudes.
Remembering My Friend Dennis|Caroline Graham|May 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
They hunted together for many months following until the Captain went to Taos to sell his peltries.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
Two days out from Taos, both were surprised to find themselves confronted by four Utah Indians on the war path.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
On arriving at Taos, he spent several days with his family and friends, after which he proceeded to Santa Fe.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
As soon as he arrived at Taos, Carson sent a messenger with a request that the Utah chiefs would come and have a talk with him.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
Colonel Beale, commanding officer of the district, had established his headquarters at Taos.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis