What is another word for nevada?

Pronunciation: [nɪvˈɑːdə] (IPA)

Nevada, known for its deserts, mountains, and casinos, has a few interesting synonyms worth noting. The name comes from the Spanish word "nevada," which means "snow-covered," a reference to the state's mountains. "Silver State" is another synonym, as Nevada is known for its silver mines and the silver rush of the mid-1800s. "Battle Born State" refers to Nevada's admittance to the Union during the Civil War, and "Sagebrush State" references the state's vast desert landscape. "Biggest Little City in the World" is a nickname for Reno, and "Las Vegas" is Spanish for "The Meadows," a nod to its origins as an oasis in the desert.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      nv.

What are the hypernyms for Nevada?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    entity, location, state, u.s. state, Western U.S. state, geographical entity.

Usage examples for Nevada

I allow there ain't no call for us to stay here braggin' about our nevada hurricanes, Tom Robinson, more especially since we'll make less headway now the sand has been stirred up a bit.
"Dick in the Desert"
James Otis
It was such a shop as one would naturally expect to find in a settlement among the mountains of nevada.
"Dick in the Desert"
James Otis
The governors of nevada, Oregon, and California declared legal holidays continuously for several weeks, thereby allowing the banks to remain closed.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews

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