Cortland

¹

[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun

1. a city in central New York.

Cortland

²

[ kawrt-luhnd ]

noun

1. a crisp, red variety of apple.
2. a tree bearing this fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cortland¹

1940–45; Americanism

Example Sentences

Matthew Cortland, who founded a chain of bars that offer immersive wizardry and magic experiences, says people are "fascinated by fantasy because it provides an alternate reality for people to exist in".

From BBC

The commission would shift the district, which is situated over Syracuse, to include the cities of Auburn and Cortland.

From Seattle Times

For a state that brags about growing over 30 varieties of apples, why is it we cannot have McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Rome and Braeburn apples?

From Seattle Times

According to prosecutors, Demons, Williams and Thomas were riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry, known as YNW Bortlen, after a recording session in Fort Lauderdale on Oct.

From Seattle Times

According to prosecutors, Demons, Williams and Thomas were riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry, known as YNW Bortlen, after a recording session in Fort Lauderdale when Demons fatally shot Williams and Thomas.

From Seattle Times