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yankees

Pronunciation: [ˈjæŋkiːz]

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Learn how to use yankees in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “identity”

(noun) a term used to refer to Americans, especially those from the Northern United States, or specifically to soldiers from the Union during the Civil War. It is a way to identify someone who is from that region or from the United States in general.

Example

My grandfather always said that Yankees are hard workers and very friendly.

Example

Not all people in the South like Yankees; some prefer their own traditions.

Example

What do you think about Yankees and their way of life?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a nickname for the New York Yankees, which is a famous baseball team in Major League Baseball. Fans of this team love to support them and watch their games.

Example

The Yankees won the championship last year, and their fans celebrated all night.

Example

The Yankees didn’t play well in that game, and many fans were disappointed.

Example

Are you going to watch the Yankees play this weekend?

How to pronounce yankees

Pronunciation: [ˈjæŋkiːz]

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