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irving

Pronunciation: [ˈɪrvɪŋ]

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Learn how to use irving in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “name”

(noun) Irving is a common male first name. People may have the name Irving as their given name, similar to how you might be called Lucy or Mike. It is sometimes used as a last name too.

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Irving is a very kind person who always helps others.

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Not everyone likes the name Irving; some people prefer more modern names.

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Do you know anyone named Irving?

Context: “location”

(noun) Irving is also the name of a city in Texas. It is a place where people live and work, just like you might live in a town or city nearby.

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Irving has many parks and places to enjoy outdoor activities.

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Irving is not as big as some other cities like Dallas or Houston.

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Have you ever visited Irving, Texas?

Context: “literature”

(noun) Irving can refer to Washington Irving, a famous author known for his stories like 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. This means he wrote books that many people read and enjoy.

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Washington Irving wrote wonderful stories that are still popular today.

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Some readers do not enjoy Washington Irving's writing style.

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What do you think about the stories written by Washington Irving?

How to pronounce irving

Pronunciation: [ˈɪrvɪŋ]

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