Springfield

[spring-feeld]

noun

1. a city in S Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River.

2. a city in SW Missouri.

3. a city in and the capital of Illinois, in the central part.

4. a city in W Ohio.

5. a city in W Oregon.

6. a town in SE Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.

7. a town in N Tennessee.

8. a town in SE Vermont.

Springfield

/ ˈsprɪŋˌfiːld /

noun

1. a city in S Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River: the site of the US arsenal and armoury (1794–1968), which developed the Springfield and Garand rifles. Pop: 152 157 (2003 est)

2. a city in SW Missouri. Pop: 150 867 (2003 est)

3. a city in central Illinois, capital of the state: the home and burial place of Abraham Lincoln. Pop: 113 586 (2003 est)

Example Sentences

Marty Perlaky, president of the Springfield Education Association in Holland, Ohio, agreed that the Democrats lack strong candidates and need to unify their message.

From Salon

In addition to being an accomplished artist, her family said Jane Pitt was an elementary school teacher with the Springfield public school system.

From Los Angeles Times

The Springfield we see on “The Simpsons” could be any of the towns bearing that name.

From Salon

Haitian students at Clark State College in Springfield have broken down in tears in front of him, Dorsainvil said.

From Salon

What’s happening reminds me of the concluding line Lisa Simpson sang when Springfield Nuclear Power Plant workers went on strike against Mr. Burns and his heavies:

From Los Angeles Times