Durango

American  

[duh-rang-goh, doo-rahng-gaw] / dəˈræŋ goʊ, duˈrɑŋ gɔ /

noun

1. a state in N Mexico. 47,691 sq. mi. (123,520 sq. km).

2. a city in and the capital of this state, in the S part.

3. a city in SW Colorado.

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Durango British  

/ djʊˈræŋɡəʊ, duˈraŋɡo /

noun

1. a state in N central Mexico: high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west; irrigated agriculture (esp cotton) and rich mineral resources. Capital: Durango. Pop: 1 448 661 (2000). Area: 119 648 sq km (46 662 sq miles)

2. Official name: Victoria de Durango.  a city in NW central Mexico, capital of Durango state: mining centre. Pop: 520 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

In Durango, Colo., Mike Downing’s condo association started raising fees in recent years to cover rising costs and rebuild its financial reserves, said Downing, the board’s president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Banning 6, Durango 1: Oscar Chavez struck out five in 5⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

An Enforcement and Removal Operations agent driving a Dodge Durango then positioned the vehicle, with its emergency lights activated, in front of the Camry to prevent Parias from driving away.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

The Sailors took first place out of 64 teams at the prestigious Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas, taking down rival Sierra Canyon, 21-25, 25-15, 25-12, in the final on Sept. 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

Durango Street is about an African American teenager named Rufus, who was just released from juvenile hall.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers