Tarheel (Noun)
Meaning
A native or resident of North Carolina.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a proud Tar Heel, Sarah loved cheering on the University of North Carolina basketball team.
- Growing up in Raleigh, John considered himself a true Tar Heel through and through.
- The phrase "Tar Heel" was originally used to describe North Carolina soldiers during the Civil War.
- Emily's family had lived in the state for generations, making her a genuine Tar Heel.
- The governor of North Carolina, a native Tar Heel, delivered the keynote speech at the annual state fair.