West-central (Adjective)

Meaning

Of a region of the United States usually including Colorado; Nevada; Utah.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The west-central United States is known for its majestic mountain landscapes and arid deserts.
• Western and southwestern states are sometimes included in the broader definition of the west-central US.
• Climate in the region varies greatly from winter snowfall in mountains to hot desert temperatures in states like Nevada and Utah.
• A significant portion of the west-central US is covered by federal land set aside for parks and national forests.
• The population of the west-central US has been growing steadily in recent years attracting tourists and immigrants.