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Great Lakes State

Great Lakes State

3.5
A nickname for the U.S. state of Michigan that borders the Great Lakes
  • proper noun
  • /ɡreɪt leɪks steɪt/
  • US
translation icon : Estado de los Grandes Lagos
  • The Great Lakes State is known for its vibrant cultural scene and outdoor activities.

Examples

  • Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State.

  • Let's put job creation in the Great Lakes State on the fast track.

    Blog text (22)

  • The Volvo is passing a big sign that says: "Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State."

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Many tourists flock to the Great Lakes State to enjoy its stunning natural beauty.

Synonyms

Michigan
vsGreat Lakes State
765 1.0

A state in the north-central United States by the Great Lakes with capital Lansing

is a nickname used for that state rather than the state itself
Wolverine State
vsGreat Lakes State
  • US
4.8

A US state in the Great Lakes region with capital Lansing

is another nickname with identical reference to that state

Surface Forms

Great Lakes State main

Morphology

great + lake + state

The phrase is a literal descriptive place-name: combining 'Great' + 'Lakes' + 'State' clearly describes a state associated with the Great Lakes. This transparent composition follows normal noun-compounding patterns (common across languages), so a B1 learner who knows the component words can infer it refers to the state characterized by the Great Lakes (Michigan).

Etymology

Great Lakes State is a nickname that comes from Michigan being next to several big lakes called the Great Lakes. So, when people say Great Lakes State they mean 'the U.S. state of Michigan'.