Kansas City

[ kan-zuhs sit-ee ]

/ ˈkæn zəs ˈsɪt i /

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noun

a city in western Missouri, the largest city in the state, situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and contiguous to Kansas City, Kansas.

a city in northeastern Kansas, contiguous to and named after Kansas City, Missouri.

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Words nearby Kansas City

Kanpur, kans, Kansa, Kansan, Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas City steak, Kansas City style, Kansas gay-feather, Kansas-Nebraska Act, kans grass

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How to use Kansas City in a sentence

He was hired to join his father’s staff when Andy Reid came to Kansas City in 2013.
As police continue probe of Britt Reid crash, 5-year-old remains in critical condition|Rick Maese|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
Schottenheimer refused, then left Cleveland for Kansas City, where he turned the struggling Chiefs into one of the NFL’s premier franchises.
Marty Schottenheimer, one of the NFL’s winningest coaches, dies at 77|Matt Schudel|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
News broke on Thursday that coach Andy Reid’s son was involved in a three-car accident in Kansas City that left a 5-year-old girl in critical condition.
Yes, Tom Brady Is The GOAT. But He Didn’t Do It Alone.|Josh Hermsmeyer|February 8, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
Britt Reid, the Chiefs’ outside linebackers coach, was involved in a multiple-vehicle crash Thursday night in Kansas City.
Super Bowl highlights: Bucs celebrate championship, Tom Brady wins MVP|Des Bieler, Mark Maske, Chuck Culpepper|February 8, 2021|Washington Post

Celebrating in safety at home An additional source of risk is the celebrations that may break out across Tampa and Kansas City.
Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks|Kate Baggaley|February 5, 2021|Popular-Science
An 18-year-old was killed by police officers after opening fire on a cop with two guns in Kansas City in late October.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Murderers tweet in Mexico; a history of Kansas City and did Picasso try to steal the Mona Lisa?
7 Must-Read Stories about Mexican Cartels, Kansas City and Picasso: The Best of The Beast|William Boot|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first pioneer to reach the riparian tributary where Kansas City now shimmers was, in fact, on the lam himself.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The last time I visited Kansas City, it was the 4th of July.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, the Royals (and here I mean the baseball team, not the cowhands) came late to the history of Kansas City.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was months before Lawrence saw him again, and then it was in a prison pen at Kansas City.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
A boat coming along, they took passage for Lexington, the boat making quite a long stop at Kansas City.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
We left for Kansas City and was there over the Thanksgiving holidays.
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I ask you if this tells a story similar to the report you saw in the Kansas City Star?
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
In Buffalo is a woman who runs a street-cleaning bureau; in Kansas City a woman is at the head of a fire department.
Growing Up|Jennie M. Drinkwater

British Dictionary definitions for Kansas City

Kansas City

noun

a city in W Missouri, at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers: important centre of livestock and meat-packing industry. Pop: 442 768 (2003 est)

a city in NE Kansas, adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri. Pop: 145 757 (2003 est)

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Cultural definitions for Kansas City

Kansas City

Two adjacent cities of the same name, one in northeastern Kansas, the other in northwestern Missouri, located at the junction of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.

notes for Kansas City

A commercial, industrial, and cultural center, Kansas City was the starting point for many western expeditions.