Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "Bluegrass State" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF BLUEGRASS STATE

Bluegrass State  [ˈbluːɡrɑːs steɪt] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLUEGRASS STATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bluegrass State is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BLUEGRASS STATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bluegrass State

Kentucky

Kentucky i/kɪnˈtʌki/, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth. Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures because of the fertile soil. One of the major regions in Kentucky is the Bluegrass Region in central Kentucky which houses two of its major cities, Louisville and Lexington. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky is also home to the highest per capita number of deer and turkey in the United States, the largest free-ranging elk herd east of the Mississippi River, and the nation's most productive coalfield.

Definition of Bluegrass State in the English dictionary

The definition of Bluegrass State in the dictionary is the Bluegrass State a name for the state of Kentucky.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BLUEGRASS STATE


acetate
ˈæsɪˌteɪt
constate
kənˈsteɪt
dictate
dɪkˈteɪt
estate
ɪˈsteɪt
facilitate
fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt
hesitate
ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt
imitate
ˈɪmɪˌteɪt
interstate
ˈɪntəˌsteɪt
lactate
ˈlækteɪt
meditate
ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt
orientate
ˈɔːrɪɛnˌteɪt
out-of-state
ˈaʊtəvˌsteɪt
outstate
ˌaʊtˈsteɪt
prostate
ˈprɒsteɪt
reinstate
ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt
rotate
rəʊˈteɪt
state
steɪt
Tate
teɪt
testate
ˈtɛsteɪt
upstate
ˈʌpˈsteɪt

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLUEGRASS STATE

Buckeye State
Department of State
Empire State
Free State
Garden State
Golden State
home State
Irish Free State
Keystone State
Mountain State
North-Central State
Ocean State
Palmetto State
Peach State
Prairie State
real estate
reasons of State
Silver State
Slave State
Sunshine State
Under-Secretary of State

Synonyms and antonyms of Bluegrass State in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Bluegrass State» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF BLUEGRASS STATE

Find out the translation of Bluegrass State to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Bluegrass State from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Bluegrass State» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

兰草国家
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Bluegrass Estado
570 millions of speakers

English

Bluegrass State
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्लूग्रास राज्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البلو الدولة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мятлик государство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Estado bluegrass
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্লুগ্রাস রাজ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Bluegrass Etat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bluegrass State
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bluegrass State
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブルーグラスの州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

블루 그래스 주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bluegrass State
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Bluegrass Nhà nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ப்ளூகிராஸ் மாநிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्लूग्रास राज्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bluegrass Eyaleti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bluegrass State
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bluegrass State
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тонконіг держава
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bluegrass de stat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Bluegrass μέλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bluegrass Staat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bluegrass State
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bluegrass State
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Bluegrass State

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLUEGRASS STATE»

The term «Bluegrass State» is regularly used and occupies the 96.080 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
55
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «Bluegrass State» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of Bluegrass State
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Bluegrass State».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLUEGRASS STATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Bluegrass State» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Bluegrass State» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Bluegrass State

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLUEGRASS STATE»

Discover the use of Bluegrass State in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bluegrass State and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bluegrass State of Mind
"McKenna Mason, a New York City attorney with a love of all things Prada, is on the run from a group of powerful, dangerous men.
Kathleen Brooks, 2012
2
Haunted Kentucky: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the ...
In addition to the tragic spirits from these conflicts, this volume includes stories about the headless ghost of Old Fort Herrod, the vanishing hitchhiker of Meshack Road, the Great Meat Storm of 1876, and the sinister witch's grave at ...
Alan Brown, 2009
3
The Kentucky Anthology: Two Hundred Years of Writing in the ...
In The Kentucky Anthology, acclaimed author and literary historian Wade Hall has assembled an unprecedented and comprehensive compilation of writings pertaining to Kentucky and its land, people, and culture.
Wade Hall, 2010
4
Kentucky: The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's proud tradition of horse farming, rich musical heritage, and many natural beauties shine through in this book. Readers will learn about everything from the Louisville Slugger to the Kentucky Derby.
Jason Glaser, 2010
5
Healing Kentucky: Medicine in the Bluegrass State
Healing Kentucky tells how medical care changed in Kentucky over 200 years and became the much safer and better system we know today.
Nancy Disher Baird, 2009
6
The Civil War in Kentucky: Battle for the Bluegrass State
Top scholars contribute to this book of essays on the complex series of battles and political maneuvers for control of Kentucky during the Civil War.
Kent Masterton Brown, 2007
7
Kentucky: The Bluegrass State
Kentucky: The Bluegrass State, is a part of the Discover America Series.
Weigl Publishing, Inc., Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc, 2008
8
Confederates from the Bluegrass State: Why Kentuckians ...
When the Southern states began to secede from the Union after the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860, the South expected Kentucky to join them.
Leah D. Parker, 2006
9
Kentucky; a Guide to the Bluegrass State
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Federal Writers' Project Of Th Kentucky, 2012
10
B Is for Bluegrass: A Kentucky Alphabet
Presents twenty-six short verses about items characteristic of Kentucky--one for each letter of the alphabet--followed by a further description of that person, place, or thing and its importance to the state.
Mary Ann McCabe Riehle, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLUEGRASS STATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bluegrass State is used in the context of the following news items.
1
UK, U of L tops in hoops attendance -- again
The attendance totals for Kentucky's college basketball programs over the 2014-15 season once again affirmed the Bluegrass State as the ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
2
Democrats face narrow path to retake Senate in 2016
It's unlikely voters would punish Paul if he fell short in Iowa and New Hampshire and returned to refocus on the Bluegrass State next spring. 15. «Politico, Jul 15»
3
Chris Bailey's Forecast | More storms on the way
(WKYT) - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are getting set to move back into the bluegrass state. This action picks up in coverage and ... «WKYT, Jul 15»
4
ACLU sues Kentucky clerk for refusing marriage licenses to all couples
Steve Beshear, a Democrat, has ordered all clerks in the Bluegrass State to comply with the Supreme Court's decision. "Each clerk vowed to ... «Lifesite, Jul 15»
5
Coke Zero 400 Recap
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race to the chase heads to the Bluegrass State next Saturday night. As the green flies further Quaker state 400 ... «WEEI.com, Jul 15»
6
Nice & Mild Monday
Summer showers and thunderstorms move back into the Bluegrass state Tuesday evening, Wednesday and early Thursday. See you on ABC ... «WTVQ, Jul 15»
7
Proctor & Gamble, other deals get a start at tournament
Steve Beshear told him this week that the Bluegrass State uses the Kentucky Derby to try to woo companies into investing in his state. Burdette ... «Beckley Register-Herald, Jul 15»
8
The ACLU Sues A Kentucky County Clerk Who Refused To Issue …
Like in the Bluegrass State — the ALCU is suing a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses. As detailed by The ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
9
Classic week a boon for state Commerce department
Steve Beshear told him this week that the Bluegrass State uses the Kentucky Derby to try to woo companies into investing in his state. Burdette ... «Charleston Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Boating safety tips, just in time for holiday weekend; remember if you …
The Bluegrass State, with more than 90,000 miles of lake and river shorelines, is home to more miles of navigable water than any other state in ... «User-generated content, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bluegrass State [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bluegrass-state>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z