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Old Dominion

American  

noun

  1. the state of Virginia (used as a nickname).


Etymology

Origin of Old Dominion

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Shares of Old Dominion were down about 7% in early trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Among stocks that have hit records in recent days are Old Dominion Freight Line, up 59% this year, Ryder System, up 45%, and logistics firm Matson, up 57%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Old Dominion Freight Line reported revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharges rose 5.4% year-over-year for the second quarter through May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Old Dominion is an LTL leader with better profit margins and less debt.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Washington, for his part, obliged his Virginia critics by urging his stepgrandson to attend Harvard in order to escape the provincial versions of learning currently ascendant in the Old Dominion.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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