wilmington
wilmington — geographical name
1. a city in the northeastern United States, located in northern Delaware at the po
a city in the northeastern United States, located in northern Delaware at the point where the Christina and Brandywine Rivers meet, serving as a major port on the Delaware River.
The Amtrak train from Philadelphia stopped at Wilmington station before heading south.
used with city name + preposition phrase
Nellie works at a chemical research lab just outside Wilmington.
outside + city name for nearby location
The Christina River flows through the heart of Wilmington before reaching the Delaware.
Many commuters live in Wilmington and take the train to Philadelphia every morning.
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Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware and serves as the state's primary business and industrial hub.
2. a port city located along the lower Cape Fear waterway in the southeastern part
a port city located along the lower Cape Fear waterway in the southeastern part of North Carolina, known for its historic downtown and film industry.
Selim spent a long weekend exploring the riverwalk in downtown Wilmington.
riverwalk + downtown + city name
Several popular television shows are filmed in and around Wilmington.
UNCW draws students from across the state to its Wilmington campus.
Imani drove from Atlanta to Wilmington to visit family over the holidays.
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This Wilmington is a major filming location for movies and television series, earning the nickname "Hollywood of the East."