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Del.

Del.

3.4
A short form for the US state Delaware
  • proper noun
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  • She mailed the package to an address in Wilmington, Del..

Examples

  • Many firms incorporate in Del. due to its business-friendly laws.

  • The capital of Del. is Dover.

  • The company's headquarters are located in Del. for tax purposes.

  • I live in Del.

  • Many firms incorporate in Del. due to its business-friendly laws.

  • She mailed the package to an address in Wilmington, Del..

  • The capital of Del. is Dover.

Synonyms

DE
vsDel.
  • US
843 1.0

A short form for the US state Delaware

is an alternate abbreviation often written with a period
Delaware
vsDel.
119 1.6

A small state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States with capital Dover

is the shortened written form used instead of the full name
First State
vsDel.
1 3.2

The U.S. state Delaware that first approved the U.S. Constitution

is an official shortened label used in formal contexts rather than a commemorative name
Diamond State
vsDel.
3.9

A nickname for the United States state of Delaware

is the standard abbreviated label used officially rather than a casual nickname

Surface Forms

Del. main

Etymology

Del. is an abbreviation for the U.S. state Delaware, a name that comes from the English governor's title De La Warr and was first used for the nearby river and bay. So, when you see Del. on an address or legal name, it simply means the state of Delaware.