springfield
springfield — noun
1. the city in central Illinois that serves as the seat of government for the state
the city in central Illinois that serves as the seat of government for the state, lying on the Sangamon River
Dewi flew to Springfield to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
Springfield became the state capital of Illinois in 1837.
capital city + state name pattern
The train from Chicago to Springfield takes about three hours.
Takeshi read that Sangamon River flows right through Springfield.
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Often used with the preposition 'in' when referring to location (e.g., 'in Springfield').
2. a city in southwestern Massachusetts, lying along the Connecticut River
a city in southwestern Massachusetts, lying along the Connecticut River
Lucía moved to Springfield, Massachusetts to work at a college there.
The Basketball Hall of Fame is located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
landmark located in [city]
Springfield, Massachusetts lies on the banks of the Connecticut River.
Nikhil took a bus from Boston to Springfield to see his cousin.
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Writers often add 'Massachusetts' after the name to distinguish this city from other Springfields (e.g., 'Springfield, Massachusetts').
3. a city in southwestern Missouri, known as a regional hub for business and health
a city in southwestern Missouri, known as a regional hub for business and health care
Mark drove through Springfield, Missouri on his way to Branson.
The airport in Springfield, Missouri serves the whole region.
city serves as regional [facility]
Springfield, Missouri is home to several large hospitals.
Yael found a hotel in Springfield, Missouri near the university.
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Specifying 'Missouri' is important to avoid confusion with the other US cities of the same name.
4. a city in southwest central Ohio, located northeast of Dayton
a city in southwest central Ohio, located northeast of Dayton
Hassan grew up in Springfield, Ohio and later moved to Columbus.
The factory in Springfield, Ohio closed down last year.
event in [industry + city]
Springfield, Ohio is about a thirty-minute drive from Dayton.
Aaron visited his aunt in Springfield, Ohio during summer break.
5. a city in western Oregon, located on the Willamette River east of Eugene
a city in western Oregon, located on the Willamette River east of Eugene
Élise rented a small house in Springfield, Oregon near the river.
The bike trail runs along the Willamette River in Springfield, Oregon.
geographical feature along river in city
Springfield, Oregon is just a short drive east of Eugene.
Jenna works at a school in Springfield, Oregon and loves the outdoor life.