Wichita

American  

[wich-i-taw] / ˈwɪtʃ ɪˌtɔ /

noun

plural

Wichitas

1. a member of a tribe of North American Indians, originally of Kansas but relocated in Oklahoma after the Civil War.

2. the Caddoan language of the Wichita.

3. a city in S Kansas, on the Arkansas River.

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Wichita British  

/ ˈwɪtʃɪˌtɔː /

noun

1. a city in S Kansas, on the Arkansas River: the largest city in the state; two universities. Pop: 354 617 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Jason Lacey, a corporate attorney in Wichita, Kan., used to drive more than three hours to and from Kansas City International Airport when his children were younger for the nonstop flights.

From The Wall Street Journal

The American regional jet had been flying from Wichita, Kan., when it collided with the Army helicopter on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Jan. 29.

From The Wall Street Journal

Finally, she’s put out feelers to those with private planes, even offering to provide a free solo concert in return for a flight to Wichita.

From MarketWatch

Pizza Hut got its start in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., and rapidly grew by combining low prices with fast production, building locations that came to be known for their bright red roofs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taylor Langlois, an insurance broker in Wichita, Kan., has a client in a rural area who recently suffered a fall and experienced the kind of medical emergency that could result in several copay charges.

From MarketWatch