reno
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Definition
Proper noun: A city located in western Nevada, United States, situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is historically and popularly known for its legal gambling casinos and for having been a location with lenient divorce and remarriage laws in the past.
Usage
Reno is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city. It is often mentioned in contexts related to tourism, gambling, legal history, or geography. - They flew into Reno for a weekend conference. - The history of quick divorces in Reno is fascinating.
Advanced Usage
- "Reno" as a Metonym: The city's name can be used metonymically to refer to its casino industry or its historical role in divorce proceedings.
- He lost his savings in Reno. (Implies gambling in Reno's casinos.)
- In the 1940s, she got a Reno divorce. (Refers to obtaining a divorce under Reno's formerly lenient laws.)
Variants and Related Words
- Renoite (noun, informal): A resident of Reno.
Synonyms
- The Biggest Little City in the World (Nickname): A common slogan and nickname for Reno, highlighting its combination of urban amenities and smaller city scale.
Noun
- a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage