Philadelphia

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh]

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

Philadelphia

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

Philadelphia

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

Example Sentences

Philadelphia Eagles start their season with a gritty 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with star quarterback Jalen Hurts running in two touchdowns.

From BBC

Last season, the Rams advanced to the NFC divisional round before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chiefs, meanwhile, made it to the Super Bowl but had no answers for the Philadelphia Eagles in a lopsided loss.

From Los Angeles Times

No time to lament now, as Dallas faces Super Bowl champion Philadelphia on Thursday night in the annual kickoff opener.

From Los Angeles Times

Dallas should be able to move the ball some, but Philadelphia is sturdier in the trenches.

From Los Angeles Times