Seattleites
Emerald City residents
Seattleites are residents of Seattle, Washington.
The term follows the standard pattern for demonyms of cities ending in a vowel sound.
Seattleites are famously accustomed to gray skies and drizzle.
The word sometimes carries connotations of coffee culture, tech industry affiliation, or Pacific Northwest sensibilities.
Concentrated pressurized brew
- StarbucksUbiquitous coffeehouse chain
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
- roasteryCoffee processing venue
- latte artDecorative espresso topping
pourover · cappuccino · macchiato · coffeehouse · caffeine · single-origin · Americano · flat white
Seattle's flying saucer tower
- Pike Place MarketHistoric Seattle public market
- Puget SoundNorthwestern coastal estuary
- Mount RainierPacific Northwest stratovolcano
- ferry ridesPassenger vessel trips
Olympic Mountains · Cascades · houseboats · seaplanes · waterfront · monorail
Greek warrior women
- MicrosoftRedmond technology corporation
- startup cultureEntrepreneurial workplace norms
- software engineersPeople who build programs
- techiesTechnology enthusiasts or experts
cloud computing · coding · venture capital · headquarters · stock options · tech bros · hackathons · programmers
Very light precipitation
- overcastSky fully veiled
- gray skiesCloud-covered atmosphere
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- umbrellasHandheld rain shelters
rain boots · waterproof · puddles · mizzle · damp · SAD lamp · fleece · layering
Indirectly expressing resentment
- outdoorsyEnjoying wilderness activities
- liberalOpen to reform
- flannelSoft napped cloth
- grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
Nirvana · Pearl Jam · REI · hiking · kayaking · farmers market · craft beer · bookish
Congressional district and synecdoche
- BallardSeattle waterfront district
- FremontEast Bay California city
- Queen AnneEnglish monarch, furniture period
- GeorgetownStoried D.C. locale
Home crowd advantage
- tailgateRear vehicle hatch
- gamedayScheduled competition date
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
Russell Wilson · jersey · gridiron · field goal · end zone · linebacker · blitz
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- StarbucksUbiquitous coffeehouse chain
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
- roasteryCoffee processing venue
latte art · pourover · cappuccino · macchiato · coffeehouse · caffeine · single-origin · Americano · flat white · mocha
Space Needle
Seattle's flying saucer tower
- Pike Place MarketHistoric Seattle public market
- Puget SoundNorthwestern coastal estuary
- Mount RainierPacific Northwest stratovolcano
ferry rides · Olympic Mountains · Cascades · houseboats · seaplanes · waterfront · monorail
Amazon
Greek warrior women
- MicrosoftRedmond technology corporation
- startup cultureEntrepreneurial workplace norms
- software engineersPeople who build programs
techies · cloud computing · coding · venture capital · headquarters · stock options · tech bros · hackathons · programmers · data centers
drizzle
Very light precipitation
- overcastSky fully veiled
- gray skiesCloud-covered atmosphere
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
umbrellas · rain boots · waterproof · puddles · mizzle · damp · SAD lamp · fleece · layering · soggy
passive-aggressive
Indirectly expressing resentment
grunge · Nirvana · Pearl Jam · REI · hiking · kayaking · farmers market · craft beer · bookish · recycling
Capitol Hill
Congressional district and synecdoche
- BallardSeattle waterfront district
- FremontEast Bay California city
- Queen AnneEnglish monarch, furniture period
12th Man
Home crowd advantage
Russell Wilson · playoffs · jersey · gridiron · field goal · end zone · linebacker · blitz
SeattleitesPhoenicians
Ancient Levantine maritime civilization
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