American English pronunciation

How to pronounce nimitz

IPA transcription: ['nɪmɪts]

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Noun

  • United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966)

Usage examples

  • Nimitz culminated his long-range strategy by successful amphibious assaults on Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
  • All students zoned to Irving schools attend Bowie Middle School and Nimitz High School.