Mile High City en · PROPN
Etymology
From the city's official elevation of exactly one mile (1.6 km) or 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) above sea level.
Meanings
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(informal) The city of Denver, Colorado, United States.
Mrs. Eisenhower said she was not disappointed at the rainy weather in Denver during her visit, and said, in fact, she hoped to return to the Mile High City soon.
1958 May 15, “Mrs. Eisenhower Leaves Denver”, in The Deseret News:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Mile High City | canonical | lexicographic |