the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
"Denver, the state capital and largest city of Colorado situated on the South Platte River, serves as a major hub for the region."
The capital city of Colorado.
"Denver is the bustling capital city of Colorado known for its mountain views."
Denver is named after James W. Denver, whose surname likely stems from an Old English phrase meaning "the crossing of the Danes" or possibly "valley bank." The word traveled into place names and personal names through American history rather than evolving directly from its original linguistic roots.