Prairie State (Noun)
Meaning
A midwestern state in north-central United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The prairie state of Illinois is known for its vast fields of corn and soybeans.
- As a native of the prairie state, she loved the wide open spaces and rolling hills.
- The prairie state of Iowa is home to the famous Iowa State Fair.
- The prairie state of Kansas is often referred to as the breadbasket of the United States.
- In the prairie state of Nebraska, the Sandhills region is a unique and fragile ecosystem.