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PA

PA

168 2.2
A state in the northeastern United States
  • proper noun
  • /piː eɪ/
  • US
translation icon : Pensilvania
  • That's State College, PA of the University of Penn State.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • PA, USA

Some states, some cities, Harrisburg, PA, is on the verge of bankruptcy.

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Examples

  • Hey, I'm Dominic from Clearfield, PA, and it's time to spend.

  • See, I grew up in Bethlehem, PA, the home of Bethlehem Steel.

  • My journey began in Philadelphia, PA at the age of three years old.

  • My journey began in Philadelphia, PA, at the age of three years old.

  • I felt like he was from Scranton, PA, that he was on the side of working people.

  • Some states, some cities, Harrisburg, PA, is on the verge of bankruptcy.

  • Jeff is in Lancaster, PA Hi Jeff, Welcome to the Ramsey Show.

  • Last night he held a rally in Erie, PA, and here's how he kicked things off.

  • Happy birthday, Mario Cardone of Philadelphia, PA.

  • My journey began in Philadelphia, PA, when I was just three years old.

Synonyms

666 1.0

A state in the northeastern United States that is one of the first thirteen colonies

is the short letter form used instead of the full state name
1 4.6

A nickname for Pennsylvania because it played an important role in early United States history

is the short formal letter form used in place of a nickname
Pa.
vsPA
2.7

A state in the northeastern United States

is the same abbreviation written without a final period

Compounds

7 2.8

A set of loud electronic speakers that plays announcements in public places

A traditional Chinese cake with a soft, chewy texture and sweet flavor

Surface Forms

PA main

Etymology

PA is the postal short form of Pennsylvania, a state named for William Penn plus the part sylvania meaning 'woods', so PA simply stands for that state on maps and addresses.