nebraska
noun
Simple meaning
A midwestern state on the Great Plains.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nəbˈɹæskə
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Definition
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noun
A midwestern state on the Great Plains
Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory
A ghost town in Scott County, Arkansas.
A ghost town in Pickaway County, Ohio.
often specifically
Ellipsis of University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers.
A university in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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