louisville

IPA/ˈluː.i.vɪl/
KK[lˈuivˌɪl]IPA/ˈluː.ɪ.vɪl/

louisville — noun

1. the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, lying on the Ohio River; it is a

1.nounB1
Definition

the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, lying on the Ohio River; it is a centre for transport, manufacturing, and the home of the famous Kentucky Derby horse race.

Example

Padma moved to Louisville last year for a teaching job at the university.

proper noun with singular verb: 'Louisville is…' / 'Louisville lies…'

Every May, thousands of visitors come to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby.

Common collocations
  • in Louisville
  • to Louisville
  • from Louisville
  • Louisville's
  • Louisville is known for

Grammar Patterns

[city name] + singular verb

Usage Note

Louisville is a proper noun and always takes a capital letter. It is used with a singular verb (e.g., 'Louisville is…', 'Louisville lies…').

Common Mistakes

I am going to Louisville city.
I am going to Louisville.
Louisville already names the city; adding 'city' is redundant in most contexts.

Etymology

FrenchEnglish

Named after King Louis XVI of France in 1780, as a gesture of gratitude for French support during the American Revolutionary War. The name combines 'Louis' (the king's name) with 'ville', a French word meaning 'town' or 'city'.