Ala. (Noun)
Meaning
A state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- She currently resides in Montgomery, Ala., where she works for a local news station.
- The Yellowhammer State, also known as Ala., is famous for its delicious seafood.
- University of Ala.'s football team won several national championships under its renowned coach.
- Located in Ala., the USS Alabama is a battleship now serving as a museum.
- Montgomery, Ala., was a pivotal location during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.