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I used to go down every year for the remembrance of Elvis' birthday. Memphis State College invited me to sit in the auditorium and speak to the people for one of those Elvis days.
Otis Blackwell

Meaning of "Memphis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MEMPHIS

Memphis  [ˈmɛmfɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEMPHIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Memphis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MEMPHIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers. Memphis had a population of 655,155 in 2012, making it the largest city in the state of Tennessee, the largest city on the Mississippi River, the third largest in the Southeastern United States, and the 20th largest in the United States. The greater Memphis metropolitan area, including adjacent counties in Mississippi and Arkansas, had a 2010 population of 1,316,100. This makes Memphis the second-largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, surpassed only by metropolitan Nashville. Memphis is the youngest of Tennessee's major cities. A resident of Memphis is referred to as a Memphian, and the Memphis region is known, particularly to media outlets, as "Memphis & the Mid-South".

Definition of Memphis in the English dictionary

The definition of Memphis in the dictionary is a port in SW Tennessee, on the Mississippi River: the largest city in the state; a major cotton and timber market; Memphis State University. Pop: 645 978. Other definition of Memphis is a ruined city in N Egypt, the ancient centre of Lower Egypt, on the Nile: administrative and artistic centre, sacred to the worship of Ptah.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MEMPHIS


air-to-surface
ˈɛətəˌsɜːfɪs
artifice
ˈɑːtɪfɪs
back-office
ˈbækˌɒfɪs
edifice
ˈɛdɪfɪs
interoffice
ˌɪntərˈɒfɪs
office
ˈɒfɪs
orifice
ˈɒrɪfɪs
preface
ˈprɛfɪs
surface
ˈsɜːfɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MEMPHIS

Memory Stick
memory trace
Memphian
Memphremagog
memsahib
men
men o´ war
men-at-arms
men-of-war
men´s room
menace
menacer
menacing
menacingly
menad
menadione
Menado
menagerie
Menai Strait

WORDS THAT END LIKE MEMPHIS

aphis
arachis
Colchis
dendrophis
encanthis
fringed orchis
hachis
his
Laoighis
of his
orchis
purple-fringed orchis
rachis
raphis
rhachis
Sothis
this
with this

Synonyms and antonyms of Memphis in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Memphis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MEMPHIS

Find out the translation of Memphis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Memphis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Memphis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

孟菲斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Memphis
570 millions of speakers

English

Memphis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेम्फिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ممفيس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мемфис
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Memphis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেমফিস
260 millions of speakers

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Memphis
220 millions of speakers

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Memphis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Memphis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メンフィス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멤피스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Memphis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Memphis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெம்பிஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेम्फिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Memphis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Memphis
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Memphis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мемфіс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Memphis
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μέμφις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Memphis
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Memphis
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Memphis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Memphis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MEMPHIS»

The term «Memphis» is very widely used and occupies the 8.189 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MEMPHIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Memphis

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10 QUOTES WITH «MEMPHIS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Memphis.
1
Shawn Amos
Memphis is the place where rock was born and Martin Luther King, Jr., was killed. It's full of contradictions, abject poverty, and riches that only music can provide.
2
William Bell
Growing up in Memphis and listening to all kinds of music and dreaming... So that was one of the first times I wrote a complete song and set it to music and the whole bit. From then on, I was busy with it.
3
William Bell
When I came out of the military, I had a club in Memphis and I started using the The Bar Kays as my club band. They were still only in the middle school - but I'd take them on the road with me on the weekends, sometimes.
4
Otis Blackwell
I used to go down every year for the remembrance of Elvis' birthday. Memphis State College invited me to sit in the auditorium and speak to the people for one of those Elvis days.
5
Eli Broad
Museums do not share their collections with other museums unless they get something in exchange. The Metropolitan will deal with the Louvre, but will they send their stuff to Memphis? No.
6
Johnny Cash
That was the big thing when I was growing up, singing on the radio. The extent of my dream was to sing on the radio station in Memphis. Even when I got out of the Air Force in 1954, I came right back to Memphis and started knocking on doors at the radio station.
7
Alex Chilton
I spent a few years here in Memphis, in the late '70s and early '80s, where I was studying a lot of country blues players and their styles. So it seems like every record I'll do, I will appropriate these blues styles that I remember.
8
Elvis Costello
I'd been to Memphis before, but we stayed out of Memphis early on in the late 70s for obvious reasons. People were very sensitive about Elvis Presley, and my stage name obviously would be provocative to some people in that area at that time.
9
Steve Cropper
Memphis is in a very lucky position on the map. Everything just gravitated to Memphis for years.
10
Steve Cropper
Most studios in Memphis had a house set of drums; the drummers just brought their own sticks.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEMPHIS»

Discover the use of Memphis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Memphis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Memphis
Memphis rests on the east bank of the Mississippi, a river that has altered its course many times. Memphis has also changed over the years, expanding and maturing with each new decade.
Robert W. Dye, 2005
2
Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley
This volume tracks the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, covering his childhood, the stunning first recordings at Sun Records ("That's All Right," "Mystery Train"), and the early RCA hits ("Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be ...
Peter Guralnick, 2012
3
Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three
The award-winning investigative journalist takes readers deep inside the 1993 slayings of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, revealing the overzealous prosecution that may have improperly convicted three teenagers. Reprint.
Mara Leveritt, 2003
4
It Came From Memphis
Gordon's critically acclaimed and richly entertaining exploration of the birthplace of rock and roll is peopled with Delta bluesmen, manic deejays, matinee cowboys and Elvis.
Robert Gordon, 2001
5
Memphis
During the Civil War, Sophia Merrick vows to defend herself against the Yankee invaders, but is unexpectedly attracted to cavalryman Caleb O'Brien
Sara Orwig, 1994
6
Memphis: objects, furniture, and patterns
Traces the brief history of Memphis, a contemporary Italian design group, looks at their lamps, chairs, sofas, tables, ceramics, rugs, and storage pieces, and includes advice on decorating with their works
Richard Horn, 1986
7
Memphis: In Black and White
With a reputation as wide open as the waters of the Mississippi flowing past its bustling downtown district, Memphis is a city of contrasts and contradictions.
Beverly G. Bond, Janann Sherman, 2003
8
Babylon, Memphis, Persepolis: Eastern Contexts of Greek Culture
This book traverses the ancient world's three great centers of cultural exchange--Babylonian Nineveh, Egyptian Memphis, and Iranian Persepolis--to situate classical Greece in its proper historical place, at the Western margin of a more ...
Walter Burkert, 2004
9
Opportunity Lost: Race and Poverty in the Memphis City Schools
In Opportunity Lost, Marcus D. Pohlmann examines the troubling issue of why Memphis city school students are underperforming at alarming rates.
Marcus D. Pohlmann, 2008
10
The Art of Mathematics: Coffee Time in Memphis
A collection of mathematical problems chosen to illustrate the mathematician's art, first published in 2006.
Bela Bollobás, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEMPHIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Memphis is used in the context of the following news items.
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“Hit The Quan” rapper charged in Memphis gang rape | WREG.com
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The song, 'Hit The Quan', has become a hit and recently received national attention. The song and dance, inspired by ... «wreg.com, Jul 15»
2
Members of administration presented a proposal to amend Drop …
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The A C Wharton administration presented a proposal to the Memphis City Council to amend the DROP Program, ... «wreg.com, Jul 15»
3
Memphis man poses for pills | WREG.com
According to Memphis Police, Phillip Brucker tried to get the drugs from the Rite-Aid Pharmacy on Quince Road using a Missouri doctor's DEA ... «wreg.com, Jul 15»
4
New NCRM leader shares vision for Memphis' “national treasure …
A powerful force has arrived in Memphis who intends to help America see the “national treasure” shining at 450 Mulberry Street. «WMC Action News 5, Jul 15»
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Watch: Memphis Depay scores first Man United goal in San Jose …
MEMPHIS DEPAY opened his Manchester United account with a slick finish in their pre-season friendly against San Jose Earthquakes. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Dayco opens North American distribution center in Memphis
When it was awarded a five-year payment-in-lieu-of-tax incentive by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby ... «Memphis Business Journal, Jul 15»
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Memphis Police identify officer involved in the death of Darrius …
He was hired by the Memphis Police Department back in 2012 and has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of this investigation. «wreg.com, Jul 15»
8
Memphis: Mentally Ill Woman Abuses 19-Day-Old Child While …
In a disturbing turn of events, a Memphis mentally ill woman is filmed abusing her 19-day-old child. The person behind the camera is none ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Allegiant adding two new destinations from Memphis - The …
Ultra-low cost carrier Allegiant Air is expanding Memphis service, adding twice-weekly flights to Austin and Tampa-St. Petersburg starting Oct. 1 ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
10
Memphis Candidates Prepare To Spend - Memphis Daily News
Some campaign finance reports from candidates on the October Memphis ballot still haven't been filed. Those that have show contrasting dollar ... «Memphis Daily News, Jul 15»

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