Dallas

[ dal-uhs ]

noun
  1. George Miff·lin [mif-lin], /ˈmɪf lɪn/, 1792–1864, U.S. diplomat: vice-president of the U.S. 1845–49.

  2. a city in NE Texas.

Other words from Dallas

  • Dal·las·ite, noun

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How to use Dallas in a sentence

  • He owed the promoters of the old townsite of Dallas more than he was likely to pay very soon, but they still were his friends.

    The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux
  • Starting in Dallas he received orders for one hundred forty-two copies the first day.

    The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux
  • Were these statements made in your memorandum as a result of searches made similar to that in the Dallas office, do you know?

    Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Would it have been possible for Oswald to have received money orders at any offices in Dallas other than a Dallas main office?

    Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • You said before that your district covered not only the City of Dallas, but surrounding communities including Irving?

    Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for Dallas

Dallas

/ (ˈdæləs) /


noun
  1. a city in NE Texas, on the Trinity River: scene of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (1963). Pop: 1 208 318 (2003 est)

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Cultural definitions for Dallas

Dallas

Large industrial and commercial city in northeastern Texas.

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