Vancouver Definition & Meaning

vancouver
noun
  1. English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
  2. a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon
  3. a port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city

"Vancouver" in song lyrics

See how vancouver is used in real songs:

  • "And the viking manuever, we're taking Vancouver"
    Abstract Rude f/ Tribe Unique — Stop Biting
  • "Vancouver"
    K-Os — AquaCity Boy
  • "And how you doing to Johnnie Walker in Vancouver,"
    Len f/ Biz Markie — Beautiful Day

Usage tips for "vancouver"

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