Yakima
Americannoun
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a city in southern Washington State.
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a river in south central Washington State. 203 miles (327 kilometers) long.
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former name of the Yakama and their language (often used attributively).
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Yakima
see origin at Yakama ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In September 2023, they helped federal investigators in Yakima, Wash., locate two bodies, said Tim Perry, a former federal prosecutor and top Department of Homeland Security official.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
I did talk to people who are happy with Runna, including Jewel Christensen, a seasoned runner from Yakima, Wash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
Bishop Joseph Tyson of Yakima, Washington State, was one of the 216 who supported the USCCB's Special Message.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
He was undersized and largely unrecruited out of Davis High in Yakima, Wash., where basketball was traditionally a bigger deal.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2025
She was so happy to see the RV right there at their chosen meeting place by the Yakima River.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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