Definition

Proper noun: * A state in the southwestern United States: "Silver State" is the official nickname for the U.S. state of Nevada. The nickname originates from the significant silver mining industry that was central to the state's history and economy, particularly during the 19th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We drove through the Silver State on our way to California.
  • The Silver State is famous for its legal gambling and entertainment hub, Las Vegas.
  • Much of the history of the Silver State is tied to the Comstock Lode, a major silver deposit.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic Use: The term can be used metonymically to refer to the government or people of Nevada.
  • The Silver State has passed new legislation regarding renewable energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Nevada: The official name of the state.
• Battle Born State: Another nickname for Nevada, referencing its admission to the Union during the Civil War.
• Sagebrush State: Another nickname for Nevada, referring to the common native plant.

Synonyms

• Nevada
• NV (the official two-letter postal abbreviation)
• The Sagebrush State
• The Battle Born State

Related Idioms

• There are no specific idioms that use "Silver State" itself. The term is primarily a proper noun (a nickname). However, idioms related to silver (the metal), such as "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth," are etymologically unrelated to the state's nickname.

Noun

1. a state in the southwestern United States