vegas

vegas — noun

1. the short, informal name for Las Vegas, a city in the state of Nevada in the sou

1.名詞B1
釋義

the short, informal name for Las Vegas, a city in the state of Nevada in the southwestern United States, famous for its large casinos, live shows, luxury hotels, and 24-hour nightlife.

例句

Jude and Élise flew to Vegas for their wedding anniversary.

fly to Vegas — common travel collocation

The Vegas hotel where Anjali stayed had three swimming pools and a rooftop bar.

同義詞
  • Las Vegas

    the full, formal name of the city; preferred in official documents and writing

  • Sin City

    a well-known nickname highlighting the city's casinos and adult entertainment; more informal than Vegas

文法句型

used without article in informal context

用法筆記

Vegas is used in everyday conversation and travel contexts. In formal writing, use the full name Las Vegas instead.

常見錯誤

❌I went to the Vegas last summer.
✅I went to Vegas last summer.
💡Vegas as a city name does not take the definite article.