Hoosier (Noun)
Meaning
A native or resident of Indiana.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a true Hoosier, he loved nothing more than watching the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.
- The band's lead singer proudly declared herself a Hoosier, and the audience in Indianapolis erupted in cheers.
- During his presidential campaign, the candidate stopped by the state fair to connect with the Hoosiers and sample local delicacies.
- The term Hoosier has been a source of pride for many Indiana residents, a symbol of their state's unique history and culture.
- When she moved to Chicago, the former Hoosier longed for the familiar comfort foods of her home state.