Tempe

geographical name

Tem·​pe tem-ˈpē How to pronounce Tempe (audio)
chiefly by outsiders
ˈtem-pē How to pronounce Tempe (audio)
city in south central Arizona southeast of Phoenix population 161,719

Note: The main campus of Arizona State University is located in Tempe.

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“Tempe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tempe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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