Edmonton

American  

[ed-muhn-tuhn] / ˈɛd mən tən /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Alberta, in the central part, in SW Canada.

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Edmonton British  

/ ˈɛdməntən /

noun

1. a city in W Canada, capital of Alberta: oil industry. Pop: 782 101 (2001)

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Edmonton Cultural  

1. Capital of Alberta, Canada, and largest city in the province.

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Example Sentences

Earlier this week, a group of First Nations leaders gathered at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton to call on the provincial premier, Danielle Smith, to quash any possible succession referendum.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“It definitely takes a toll on your body,” Rachel Homan, a three-time Canadian Olympian and three-time world champion, said during a break in training on a bright Edmonton morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Hamann, who has since moved to the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, says the collected material could be pressed inside the machine to squeeze out remaining water.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025

The Florida Panthers win their second consecutive Stanley Cup, 4 games to 2 against the Edmonton Oilers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Back home in Edmonton, Alberta, he had been known as Johnny.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand