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Ponca City
/ˈpɑŋkə ˈsɪti/
Definition
1
A city in Kay County, northern Oklahoma, United States, named after the Ponca Native American tribe.
2
Historically tied to the oil industry boom of the early 20th century, home to the headquarters of Conoco (now ConocoPhillips) and featuring attractions like the Pioneer Woman Museum and Marland Mansion.
Examples
After a wild weekend in Ponca City, he woke up smelling like oil and regret.
Ponca City's Pioneer Woman statue towers over visitors, silently judging their lack of homesteading skills.
In Ponca City, the locals strike oil faster than they strike up conversations at the diner.
Planning a road trip? Ponca City offers murals, museums, and enough history to make your GPS jealous.