Bloomington

/ˈblumɪŋtən/ noun

Definition

city name in several US states, notably Indiana and Illinois

Etymology

from 'blooming' + '-ton' (town), referring to flowering or thriving settlement

Kelly Says

There are at least 20 Bloomingtons in the US - early settlers really loved the idea of their towns 'blooming' with prosperity!

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