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Grand Canyon State

Grand Canyon State

3.9
A name for the state of Arizona that refers to the Grand Canyon
  • proper noun
translation icon : Estado del Gran Cañón
  • The Grand Canyon State is famous for its breathtaking vistas and rich Native American history.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit the Grand Canyon State each year to experience its natural wonders.

  • Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon State?

  • She moved to the Grand Canyon State to enjoy the warm weather and stunning landscapes.

  • The Grand Canyon State is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • Many tourists visit the Grand Canyon State each year to experience its natural wonders.

  • The Grand Canyon State is famous for its breathtaking vistas and rich Native American history.

  • She moved to the Grand Canyon State to enjoy the warm weather and stunning landscapes.

Synonyms

Arizona
vsGrand Canyon State
996 1.0

A state in the southwestern United States known for the Grand Canyon and hot deserts

is an informal nickname that highlights a famous canyon inside it
AZ
vsGrand Canyon State
31 2.0

Short form for Arizona, a state in the southwestern United States famous for the Grand Canyon

is an informal descriptive name highlighting a famous canyon not a short code

Surface Forms

Grand Canyon State main

Morphology

grand + canyon + state

The phrase names a state associated with the Grand Canyon; a learner who knows 'grand', 'canyon' and 'state' can infer it refers to the state that contains or is known for the Grand Canyon. This is a straightforward referential compound following common place-name patterns, so its meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Grand Canyon State comes from the Grand Canyon, a very big, very deep canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. That's why the expression is a 'nickname' people use to mean the state of Arizona.