Gettysburg

[get-iz-burg]

noun

1. a borough in S Pennsylvania: Confederate forces defeated in a crucial battle of the Civil War fought near here on July 1–3, 1863; national cemetery and military park.

Gettysburg

/ ˈɡɛtɪzˌbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a small town in S Pennsylvania, southwest of Harrisburg: scene of a crucial battle (1863) during the American Civil War, in which Meade's Union forces defeated Lee's Confederate army; site of the national cemetery dedicated by President Lincoln. Pop: 7825 (2003 est)

Example Sentences

The New England Society for Psychic Research announced Rivera’s death July 14, days after Rivera and another member of his team were seen hauling the doll into the Gettysburg Orphanage for a then-upcoming event.

From Los Angeles Times

His historical films like “Custer’s Last Stand” and “The Battle of Gettysburg” were much praised for accuracy.

From Los Angeles Times

In his Gettysburg Address, Lincoln elevated the logic and language of the Declaration of Independence to justify a Union victory, the emancipation of slaves and equality before the law as central to America’s purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

Saunders had, at President Lincoln’s request, designed the striking layout of Gettysburg national cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps children learning about the Civil War should first study Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and then, if they dare, listen to Trump’s incoherent, stream-of-unconsciousness “Gettysburg! Wow!”

From Salon