lansing

IPA/lˈansɪŋ/
KK[lˈænsɪŋ]IPA/lˈænsɪŋ/

lansing — noun

1. an American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 191

1.noun
Definition

an American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1915 to 1920 under President Woodrow Wilson, known for his role in shaping foreign policy during and after the First World War

Example

Robert Lansing helped negotiate the Treaty of Versailles after the First World War.

proper noun in subject position for historical figure

Imani wrote a term paper about Robert Lansing and the Paris Peace Conference.

Usage Note

Robert Lansing is often mentioned in the context of U.S. involvement in World War I and the League of Nations debate. He should not be confused with John Foster Dulles, a later Secretary of State with a similar role.

2. a village in northeastern Illinois, located just south of Chicago near the India

2.noun
Definition

a village in northeastern Illinois, located just south of Chicago near the Indiana border

Example

The Chen family bought a house in Lansing, Illinois, close to Chicago yet much quieter.

geographical name with 'in' preposition

Stefan took the train from Lansing, Illinois, to downtown Chicago every morning for work.

Usage Note

Lansing, Illinois is a village, not a city. It is one of several suburbs on the south side of the Chicago metropolitan area near the Indiana state line.

3. a city in southern Michigan that serves as the state capital and is home to the

3.noun
Definition

a city in southern Michigan that serves as the state capital and is home to the Michigan State Capitol building and several government offices

Example

Ryo flew to Lansing, Michigan, for an education conference at the capitol building.

geographical name with 'to' preposition indicating destination

Lansing, Michigan, is about an hour and a half west of Detroit by car.

Usage Note

Lansing is the capital of Michigan. The city of East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is a separate municipality located immediately east of the city of Lansing.

Common collocations

Nouns

  • the city of Lansing
  • the village of Lansing
  • the Lansing area
  • Lansing residents

Phrases

  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Lansing, Illinois
  • East Lansing
  • Robert Lansing

Prepositions

  • in Lansing
  • to Lansing
  • from Lansing
  • near Lansing

Etymology

Old EnglishEnglish

Lansing is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name 'Lamm' (meaning 'lamb') plus the suffix '-ing', which indicates 'people of' or 'belonging to'. The name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a place associated with a person named Lamm. It later became a place name in the United States, most notably for the capital of Michigan and a village in Illinois.