granite state
Definition
Proper noun: * Granite State: The official nickname for the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It refers to the state's extensive granite formations and its historical granite quarrying industry, which symbolize strength, resilience, and durability.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We drove through the Granite State on our way to Maine.
- New Hampshire, the Granite State, holds the first presidential primary every election cycle.
- The motto "Live Free or Die" reflects the independent spirit of the Granite State.
Advanced Usage
- The nickname is often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to New Hampshire, emphasizing its character and history.
- The candidates campaigned vigorously across the Granite State.
Variants and Related Words
- New Hampshire (n): The official name of the state.
- Granite (n): A very hard, granular, igneous rock. The state's nickname is derived from this word.
Synonyms
- New Hampshire: The formal name for the state.
Noun
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a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
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