Petersburg Definition

petersburg
noun
  1. a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
  2. the final campaign of the American Civil War (1864-65); Union forces under Grant besieged and finally defeated Confederate forces under Lee

"Petersburg" in song lyrics

See how petersburg is used in real songs:

  • "I'm on a night train, from Moscow to St. Petersburg"
    Looptroop — Night Train
  • "DVSG's on a nighttrain from Moscow to St. Petersburg"
    Promoe f/ Ghost — Mah Grrrrl
  • "city of saint petersburg"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "petersburg"

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