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Albany

Verb / ˈɔ:lbʌni: / Another word for albany — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Albany is the capital city of the state of New York in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

capitalofnewyork albany metropolis municipality city town downtown borough district suburb outskirts periphery vicinity environs neighborhood locality community region territory

Common collocations

  • Albany, New York
  • Albany Law School
  • Albany Medical Center
  • Albany County
  • Albany International
  • Albany State University
  • Albany Street
  • Albany Times Union

Word family

noun Albany

Usage note

Albany is a proper noun, specifically the name of the capital city of New York State. It is not typically used as a common noun or in a figurative sense, so antonyms and synonyms are not applicable.

Example sentences

  1. I live in Albany, the capital of New York.
  2. Albany is a beautiful city with many historic buildings.
  3. We went to Albany to see the state capital building.
  4. I love visiting Albany in the fall to see the leaves change color.
  5. Albany has a lot of restaurants and shops to explore.

Quotes

  • Albany is not a city to be enjoyed from afar. It is a city to be experienced up close. - Jerry Jennings
  • Albany is a city of ghosts. - William Kennedy
  • Albany is the city of my birth, and I have always felt a spiritual connection to the Hudson River. - Gregory Maguire

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