Albany
a city in and the capital of New York, in the eastern part, on the Hudson.
a city in southwestern Georgia.
a city in western Oregon.
a seaport in southwestern Australia: known as a resort town.
a city in western California, on San Francisco Bay.
a river in central Canada, flowing east from western Ontario to James Bay. 610 miles (980 km) long.
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How to use Albany in a sentence
Tim Russert and I are driving back to the Albany airport after taking our kids to the baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
The pre-war records in Albany revealed a conviction the fellow earned at 16 before going off to war.
In our Capitol, Albany lawmakers enjoy a flood of money, personal accounts, and protection for incumbents against attacks.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools | Zephyr Teachout | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAlbany is not a place filled with people, but merely a place where state government operates and Cuomo can work to pass laws.
Reality check: Perfect is never on the menu, especially in Albany.
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A convention of delegates to revise the constitution of New York met at Albany.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellA convention was held at Albany, for the purpose of concluding a treaty with the Six Nations.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellA convention of the states at Albany proposed a union for defence against the common enemy.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellPeter Gansevoort, a distinguished American officer, died at Albany, aged 63.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe Albany Journal tells us of a dog in that city, who has formed the habit of regarding a shadow with a great deal of interest.
Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match | Francis C. Woodworth
British Dictionary definitions for Albany
/ (ˈɔːlbənɪ) /
a city in E New York State, on the Hudson River: the state capital. Pop: 93 919 (2003 est)
a river in central Canada, flowing east and northeast to James Bay. Length: 982 km (610 miles)
a port in southwest Western Australia: founded as a penal colony. Pop: 22 415 (2001)
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Cultural definitions for Albany
State capital located in eastern New York, on the west bank of the Hudson River.
Notes for Albany
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