Aspinwall (Noun)
Meaning
A port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city of Colón, also known as Aspinwall, has a long and storied history.
- Aspinwall's strategic location at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal made it a vital hub for international trade.
- During the 20th century, Aspinwall's name was officially changed to Colón, but the older name is still sometimes used.
- Aspinwall was once a major hub for shipping companies and is now seeing a resurgence in popularity with cruise lines.
- After the United States built the Panama Canal, Aspinwall became a key transfer point for cargo and passengers between the Caribbean and the Pacific.