cohoes: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare (Geographically specific proper noun)Formal (Geographic/Locational), Neutral (Historical reference)
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What does “cohoes” mean?
A proper noun referring to a city in Albany County, New York, United States, located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers.
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Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to a city in Albany County, New York, United States, located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers.
The name can also refer to the Cohoes Falls, a significant waterfall on the Mohawk River near the city, and historically to industries and cultural features associated with the area, particularly its 19th-century textile mills.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is almost exclusively used in an American context. A British speaker would likely only encounter it in historical or geographical texts about the US.
Connotations
For Americans, it may connote local New York history, industrialization, or specific geography. For non-Americans, it carries no inherent connotation beyond being an unfamiliar place name.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in British English; low even in general American English, except within the region of upstate New York.
Grammar
How to Use “cohoes” in a Sentence
[Place] is in Cohoes.We drove through Cohoes.The history of Cohoes is fascinating.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “cohoes” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Cohoes industrial heritage is preserved.
American English
- She bought a Cohoes history book.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Potential reference in historical business cases about industrial revolution and textile manufacturing.
Academic
Used in American history, geography, or industrial archaeology papers.
Everyday
Virtually non-existent unless discussing travel in upstate New York.
Technical
Might appear in geological surveys discussing the Cohoes Falls or hydrological reports on the Mohawk River.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “cohoes”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “cohoes”
- Misspelling: Cohos, Cohose, Choes.
- Mispronunciation: /ˈkoʊ.hoʊz/ (KO-hohz) instead of the correct /koʊˈhoʊz/ (koh-HOHZ).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun specific to a location in New York State, USA.
The most common American pronunciation is /koʊˈhoʊz/ (koh-HOHZ), rhyming with 'go shows'. Some use /kəˈhoʊz/ (kuh-HOHZ).
It is historically known for its 19th-century textile mills and geographically for Cohoes Falls, a large waterfall on the Mohawk River.
Only attributively as an adjective when describing something from that city (e.g., Cohoes history). It is not used as a verb.
A proper noun referring to a city in Albany County, New York, United States, located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers.
Cohoes is usually formal (geographic/locational), neutral (historical reference) in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a COw saying 'HOE-z' while standing by some falls in New York. 'CO-HOES'.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (Proper noun)
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Cohoes' primarily?