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Idaho

Idaho

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A state in the northwest of the United States with high Rocky Mountains
  • proper noun
  • /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
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  • The mountains and rivers of Idaho offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.
  • University of Idaho
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Idaho Falls

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Examples

  • Stan grew up in Boise, Idaho, and had lived in California most of his life.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • It's right on the border of Idaho and Washington, and it's a cute little town.

  • So I was there in my house in Idaho in front of my computer.

  • I mean, we're just outside in the woods in Idaho for an entire summer.

  • Directly across the hall was a door painted with the legend, "Idaho State Police, Licensing Division."

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Josh starts off this hour in Idaho Falls, ID Hi Josh, how are you doing?

  • Places like Blaine County, Idaho, that's Sun Valley.

  • I'm in Boise, Idaho.

  • The scenic beauty of Idaho attracts tourists from all over the country.

  • Many famous potatoes are grown in Idaho, making it a key agricultural state.

Synonyms

Gem State
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A nickname for the U.S. state of Idaho because it has many gems and beautiful land

is the official state entity rather than an informal nickname

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Idaho was first used in the 1800s and was said to come from a Shoshone word meaning 'gem of the mountains'. A helpful way to remember the name is to think of the state's high mountains and wild places, which is why the name fits the mountain state.