Astoria

English

Etymology

Astor +‎ -ia. From the name of John Jacob Astor (1763–1848), first used for Fort Astor, built at the mouth of the Columbia river in 1811.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /əˈstɔːɹiə/

Proper noun

Astoria

  1. An incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States.
  2. An unincorporated community in Wright County, Missouri, United States.
  3. A neighbourhood of Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
  4. A city, the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States.
  5. A small town in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States.
  6. A major intersection in the centre of Budapest, Hungary.
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