Definition

Proper noun A nickname for the U.S. state of Idaho.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to refer to the state of Idaho, primarily in an informal or promotional context. It functions as a nickname.

Examples

• Idaho is known as the Gem State.
• We took a road trip through the Gem State to see its mountains.
• The license plate featured the slogan "Gem State."

Advanced Usage

The nickname "Gem State" is used in official state mottos, tourism branding, and on vehicle license plates. It is a metonym, where the name of an attribute ("Gem") is used to refer to the state itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Idaho: The official name of the state.
• The Gem State: The full, formal version of the nickname.

Synonyms

• Idaho

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: the nickname for Idaho. It is not used to describe a generic state rich in gems.

Idioms

There are no common idioms using "Gem State." It is itself a fixed idiomatic nickname.

Noun

1. a state in the Rocky Mountains