First State (Noun)
Meaning
A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Delaware is often referred to as the First State due to its distinction of being the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.
- The nickname "The First State" is proudly displayed on Delaware's license plates and is a source of state pride.
- Delaware's history as one of the original 13 colonies and the first state to join the Union is celebrated throughout the state.
- In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, earning its nickname "The First State".
- The First State Heritage Park in Dover, Delaware, showcases the state's rich history and its significance as the first state to join the United States.