albany
albany — noun
1. the city in the northeastern United States that serves as the official seat of g
the city in the northeastern United States that serves as the official seat of government for New York State, where the governor and legislature meet to run the state.
Albany has been the capital of New York since 1797.
definition context: has been the capital of [state]
New state laws are voted on inside the capitol in Albany.
government function: laws voted on in capitol
The governor gives a yearly address to lawmakers in Albany.
governor's annual address to lawmakers
Kabir read about the history of Albany as the state capital.
- capital of New York
- in Albany
- Albany lawmakers
albany — geographical name
1. a place in southwestern Georgia, United States, located on the Flint River and k
a place in southwestern Georgia, United States, located on the Flint River and known as a hub for agriculture and pecan farming.
Mira drove from Atlanta to Albany to visit the Flint RiverQuarium.
travel context: drove from [city A] to [city B]
Georgia's Albany hosts a pecan harvest festival every autumn.
annual event: hosts a [harvest] festival
Albany is one of the largest cities in southwest Georgia.
Nia took a summer job at a farm outside Albany, Georgia.
- Albany, Georgia
- southwestern Georgia
2. a historic city on the west bank of the Hudson River in eastern New York, United
a historic city on the west bank of the Hudson River in eastern New York, United States, known for its nineteenth-century row houses, the New York State Museum, and the sprawling Washington Park with its tulip gardens and lake.
Amelia took a train to Albany along the Hudson River valley.
travel route: along the Hudson River valley
The New York State Museum in Albany has interesting exhibits.
notable landmark: State Museum
Hyun visited Albany for a weekend trip last September.
Albany sits on the Hudson River north of New York City.
geography: sits on [river]
- Albany, New York
- on the Hudson River
- Albany city
Usage Note
This sense refers to Albany as a physical city with its own history and landmarks, distinct from the sense that emphasizes its role as the seat of state government (noun/1).
3. a place situated in the Willamette Valley of northwestern Oregon, United States,
a place situated in the Willamette Valley of northwestern Oregon, United States, known for its timber industry and historic downtown area.
Élise moved to Albany, Oregon to work at a lumber company.
collocation: moved to [city] for work
Albany, Oregon holds a popular Timber Carnival each summer.
annual event: Timber Carnival
The historic district in Albany, Oregon has many old buildings.
Maeve passed through Albany on her way to the coast.
- Albany, Oregon
- northwestern Oregon
4. a waterway in the Canadian province of Ontario that stretches roughly 980 kilome
a waterway in the Canadian province of Ontario that stretches roughly 980 kilometers eastward across forested northern land to empty into James Bay.
The Albany River winds through remote forest in northern Ontario.
geography pattern: winds through [landscape]
Minh canoed on the Albany River during a trip to Canada.
activity context: canoed on [river]
The Albany River flows eastward into James Bay.
Few people live near the upper Albany River region.
- Albany River
- northern Ontario
- flows into James Bay
Etymology
Named after the Scottish title Duke of Albany, which comes from 'Albany' — an old name for Scotland derived from 'Alba', the Gaelic word for Scotland. The name was given to several places in the English-speaking world by British colonists and explorers.