English Explanatory Dictionary

Rock Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
  2. An island of Trinidad and Tobago.
  3. A former town in Quebec, Canada, now part of Stanstead.
  4. A neighbourhood of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States.
  5. A city, the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
  6. A town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States.
  7. An unincorporated community in Warren County, Tennessee, United States.
  8. An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States.
  9. A small city in Douglas County, Washington, United States.
  10. Short for the Rock Island Line, or Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/

Word forms

Rock Island

Etymology

The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.

Derived words

Rock Island County
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