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Tucson

geographical name

Tuc·​son ˈtü-ˌsän How to pronounce Tucson (audio)
especially locally tü-ˈsän
city in southeastern Arizona population 520,116

Note: The main campus of the University of Arizona is located in Tucson.

Tucsonan noun

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“Tucson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tucson. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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