a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century
"Tucson, a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges that was once a quiet winter resort before experiencing rapid growth due to migration from industrial states."
A city, the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, in the southwestern United States.
"Tucson is a popular destination for tourists visiting the southwestern United States due to its sunny weather and historic sites."
The name Tucson comes from Mexican Spanish, which borrowed it from an O'odham phrase meaning "at the base of the black mountain." This original description referred to Sentinel Peak, a prominent landmark visible just west of the city's downtown area.