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A family visits the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A state in the southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon: Arizona is one of the 50 states of the United States of America, located in the southwestern region. It is known for its desert climate and natural wonders, most notably the Grand Canyon.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We drove through Arizona on our way to California.
  • The Grand Canyon is Arizona's most famous landmark.
  • Phoenix is the capital and largest city of Arizona.

Advanced Usage

• "The Arizona desert": Refers to the large desert regions within the state, such as the Sonoran Desert.
  • The Arizona desert is home to many unique species of cactus.
• "Arizona weather": Often used to describe the characteristic hot, dry climate of the state.
  • I love the warm Arizona weather in the winter.

Variants and Related Words

• Arizonan (noun): A person who is from or lives in Arizona.
  • She is a proud Arizonan.
• Arizonian (noun): An alternative, less common term for a person from Arizona.
• AZ: The official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state of Arizona.

Synonyms

• The Grand Canyon State: The official nickname for the state of Arizona.
• AZ: The abbreviated form used in addresses and informal contexts.

Notes on Different Meanings

The provided reference context mentions "glossy snake." This refers to a specific species of non-venomous colubrid snake, Arizona elegans. Its common name is directly derived from the state name. However, when used in isolation, the word "Arizona" almost exclusively refers to the U.S. state. - Context for "glossy snake": This meaning is highly specialized and primarily used in zoological contexts. - The Arizona elegans is commonly found in the southwestern United States.

Học thuật

Noun

1. glossy snake
2. a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Arizona
• genus Arizona
• Grand Canyon State
• AZ