Alcatraz

geographical name

Al·​ca·​traz ˈal-kə-ˌtraz How to pronounce Alcatraz (audio)
island of California in San Francisco Bay

Note: Alcatraz is the site of a formerly used penitentiary.

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“Alcatraz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alcatraz. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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