jacksonville
jacksonville — noun
1. a well-known port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida that is the
a well-known port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida that is the most populous city in the state and a centre for shipping, banking, and the military.
Hugo flew into Jacksonville for a conference on coastal engineering at the university.
preposition phrase: flew into Jacksonville / in Jacksonville
The cruise ship departed from the port of Jacksonville on a warm Saturday morning.
Ilan spent a summer working at a beachfront hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
A new shopping complex opened in northern Jacksonville last spring, creating hundreds of jobs.
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Often used with a state label ('Jacksonville, Florida') to distinguish from smaller cities with the same name in other states.
jacksonville — geographical name
1. a small community in central Arkansas, USA, situated a short drive to the north-
a small community in central Arkansas, USA, situated a short drive to the north-east of Little Rock and serving as the home of the Little Rock Air Force Base.
Ife's parents moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas, when her father took a job at the air force base.
place name + state: Jacksonville, Arkansas
The bus from Little Rock to Jacksonville takes about twenty minutes on a clear day.
A new public library opened in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to serve the growing community.
Hiro visited a friend who lives in Jacksonville and they went fishing at a nearby lake.
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Much smaller and less well-known than Jacksonville, Florida. Always include the state name 'Arkansas' for clarity.
2. one of Florida's largest urban centres, sitting on the Atlantic coast in the nor
one of Florida's largest urban centres, sitting on the Atlantic coast in the north-east of the state along Saint Johns River where it reaches the ocean; the state's biggest city by population and a major seaport and military hub.
Abigail took a boat tour along the Saint Johns River in Jacksonville and watched dolphins swim near the shore.
preposition: in Jacksonville / along the Saint Johns River
The Jaguars play their home football games at a large stadium in downtown Jacksonville.
Many cargo ships arrive at the port of Jacksonville every week from Asia and South America.
Rachel drove from Atlanta to Jacksonville to attend a wedding on the beach.
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The most common reference when 'Jacksonville' is used without a state name in US news, weather, or travel contexts.
3. a community on the eastern side of North Carolina, not far from the Atlantic coa
a community on the eastern side of North Carolina, not far from the Atlantic coast and adjacent to the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, which serves as the area's main employer.
The Quan family stopped for lunch at a diner in Jacksonville, North Carolina, during their drive to the Outer Banks.
place name + state: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Soldiers stationed at Camp Lejeune often live in the Jacksonville area with their families.
Ada bought a house near Jacksonville, North Carolina, because the cost of living was lower than in the city.
A new high school opened in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to accommodate the growing number of students.
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Always specify 'Jacksonville, North Carolina' in writing to avoid confusion with the larger Florida city.