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My very first job was a cashier at Burger King in Tucson, Arizona. And I occasionally worked the drive-thru. I'd go wherever I was needed! My second job was at Dairy Queen. I stayed in the fast food royalty.
Kate Walsh

Meaning of "Tucson" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TUCSON

Tucson  [ˈtuːsɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TUCSON

noun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tucson 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 TUCSON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116, while the 2013 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan area was 996,544. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area, with a total population of 980,263 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, which both anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is located 108 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Tucson is the 33rd largest city and the 52nd largest metropolitan area in the United States. Roughly 150 Tucson companies are involved in the design and manufacture of optics and optoelectronics systems, earning Tucson the nickname Optics Valley. Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, Sahuarita south of the city, and South Tucson in an enclave south of downtown. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson include Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde, Tortolita, and Vail.

Definition of Tucson in the English dictionary

The definition of Tucson in the dictionary is a city in SE Arizona, at an altitude of 700m : resort and seat of the University of Arizona. Pop: 507 658.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TUCSON


axon
ˈæksɒn
diaxon
daɪˈæksɒn
exon
ˈɛksɒn
limacon
ˈlɪməsɒn
neuraxon
njʊrˈæksɒn
polyaxon
ˌpɒlɪˈæksɒn
saucisson
ˈsəʊsiːˌsɒn
subtaxon
ˈsʌbˌtæksɒn
taxon
ˈtæksɒn
tetraxon
tetrˈæksɒn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TUCSON

Tucana
Tucanae
tuchun
tuck
tuck away
tuck in
tuck shop
tuck-in
tuckahoe
tuckbox
tucker
tucker-bag
tuckerbox
tuckered out
tucket
tucotuco
tucutucu
Tudor
Tudorbethan
Tue.

WORDS THAT END LIKE TUCSON

Anderson
comparison
Ericson
Hudson
in season
Jackson
Jason
Johnson
Leif Ericson
lesson
livraison
madison
mason
nelson
person
reason
season
son
Thompson
Wilson

Synonyms and antonyms of Tucson in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Tucson» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TUCSON

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

Translator English - Chinese

图森
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tucson
570 millions of speakers

English

Tucson
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टक्सन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توكسون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Tucson
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tucson
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টাকসনের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tucson
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tucson
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tucson
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トゥーソン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

투손
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tucson
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tucson
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டஸ்கன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टक्सन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tucson
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tucson
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tucson
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Tucson
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tucson
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Τούσον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tucson
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tucson
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tucson
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tucson

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TUCSON»

The term «Tucson» is very widely used and occupies the 9.786 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TUCSON» OVER TIME

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «TUCSON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Tucson.
1
Ron Barber
As a son of an airman who was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, it is my honor to nominate young people to our military academies.
2
Max Cannon
What really grabs me about living in Tucson is the color beige.
3
Gary McCord
The first time I played a PGA Tour event at Tucson was 1975. I came off the course on Sunday feeling very good about myself. I'd finished at even par, and I knew I could play even better if I worked at it.
4
Kyrsten Sinema
I didn't really have an interest in politics when I first entered the workforce. What I wanted to do was help people who grew up like me. When I was a kid growing up in Tucson, my father lost his job and we lost everything - including our home. We lived in an abandoned gas station for two years until we were able to get back on our feet.
5
Erika Slezak
And at five o'clock in the morning we left to drive to Old Tucson, and I sat with my mouth open in the van. I was stunned by the beauty of that country.
6
Kate Walsh
My very first job was a cashier at Burger King in Tucson, Arizona. And I occasionally worked the drive-thru. I'd go wherever I was needed! My second job was at Dairy Queen. I stayed in the fast food royalty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TUCSON»

Discover the use of Tucson in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tucson and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tucson: Portrait of a Desert Pueblo
The author, a great-grandson of celebrated writer Bret Harte, follows the evolution of the city from the founding of the first mission under Spanish reign as it survived adversities to become a modern growing city that retains its ...
John Bret Harte, 2001
2
Tucson: The Life and Times of an American City
A history of Tucson, Arizona, traces the development of this great southwestern city from its beginning as a mud village in northern Mexico two centuries ago to its emergence as an American metropolis.
C. L. Sonnichsen, 1987
3
High Tide in Tucson
With the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world.
Barbara Kingsolver, 2011
4
Drowning Tucson
Hi-def, brutally honest tales from the streets of Tucson.
Aaron Michael Morales, 2011
5
Old Tucson Studios
To accurately portray the novel's landscape, Columbia selected a spot about 10 miles from what is now downtown Tucson in the middle of a large Pima County park for the filming.
Paul J. Lawton, 2008
6
SLIT Fanzine & Tucson's New Music Scene, 1980-1981
Howard Salmon. Let's face it: TCC is a dumb place to see bands. Who needs a huge auditorium full of ushers busily showin, you to your brooer seat in a sea of empties? Precious litt e room to dance. and if I'd wanted to mellow out, I'd have ...
Howard Salmon, 2005
7
Shop Tucson!
And don't miss the small but satisfying "Protecting the Family Jewels" Chapter. Email Susan at: TucsonShopping@comcast.net
Susan Miller, 2006
8
Tucson: Four Romances in the Old Southwest
Travel back in time to the 1870s when a small fort protected settlers of the Arizona desert - and a small town called Tucson was beginning to flourish.
Nancy J. Farrier, 2003
9
Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson
Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Tucson, Arizona.
Bruce Grubbs, 2009
10
El Charro Café Cookbook: Flavors of Tucson from America's ...
A RoadfoodTM Cookbook The colorful history of El Charro Café and the 150 recipes for vibrant, exciting Mexican food make this book as unique and entertaining as the 80-year-old restaurant itself.
Jane Stern, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TUCSON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tucson is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tucson teacher, grandson die on hike near Gila Bend
GILA BEND — A Tucson man and his 12-year-old grandson were found dead several miles apart along a desert trail after they went hiking in central Arizona, ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
Tucson actor accidentally stabbed during performance
Ken Beider, here with Callie Hutchison in a scene from “The Language of Flowers,” was accidentally stabbed during the production. Ken Beider, here with Callie ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jun 15»
3
Police: 5 people found dead in Tucson home
Five people are dead after what Tucson police originally believed may have been a murder-suicide on the south side. TPD chief Roberto Villaseñor said it is too ... «Tucson News Now, May 15»
4
Tucson author Michael Blake dies
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - A Tucson novelist who saw one of his works become an Academy Award-winning motion picture passed away. Michael ... «Tucson News Now, May 15»
5
Update: What led to the arrest of David Watson
"The Tucson Fire Department is saddened to learn about the circumstances related to one of our employees. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and ... «Tucson News Now, Apr 15»
6
Marana police video shows cruiser ram crime spree suspect
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - Police released dash cam video showing how a police officer used his cruiser to put an end to a crime spree in February that ... «Tucson News Now, Apr 15»
7
Marco Dawson leads by 1 in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Marco Dawson made a 15-foot par putt on the par-4 18th for a 5-under 67 and the second-round lead Saturday in the Champions Tour's ... «ESPN, Mar 15»
8
HS students charged as adults for alleged murder conspiracy
Tucson police Sgt. Pete Dugan said four of the suspects are juveniles, but are being charged as adults. They were identified as 17-year-old Anastasia Lakin, ... «Tucson News Now, Mar 15»
9
Tucson police: Remove "dream pods" from homeless camp by Friday
In this March 2015 file photo, Giovanni Griffie, right, greets Deuce and his owner Pepper Kenney at the Safe Park on Church Street. Kenney arrived Tuesday and ... «Arizona Daily Star, Mar 15»
10
Tucson shooting: Keeping Gabe's memory alive
8, 2011, when a gunman intent on killing then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords opened fire at a Safeway near Tucson, where Giffords was meeting voters from her district. «azcentral.com, Jan 15»

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