Atlanta Definition

atlanta
noun
  1. state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
  2. a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864

"Atlanta" in song lyrics

See how atlanta is used in real songs:

  • "if y'all don't know where it's located, it's in Atlanta."
    2 Live Crew — Strip Club
  • "from Washington to Atlanta"
    69 Boyz — Girls Just Wanna
  • "Shipped me down to Atlanta"
    Ali Vegas — Queens Anthem

Usage tips for "atlanta"

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