Arizona

American  

[ar-uh-zoh-nuh] / ˌær əˈzoʊ nə /

noun

1. a state in the southwestern United States. 113,909 sq. mi. (295,025 sq. km). Phoenix. AZ (for use with zip code), Ariz.

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Arizona British  

/ ˌærɪˈzəʊnə /

noun

1. Abbreviation: Ariz..   AZ.  a state of the southwestern US: consists of the Colorado plateau in the northeast, including the Grand Canyon, divided from desert in the southwest by mountains rising over 3750 m (12 500 ft). Capital: Phoenix. Pop: 5 580 811 (2003 est). Area: 293 750 sq km (113 417 sq miles)

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Arizona Cultural  

1. State in the southwestern United States bordered by Utah to the north, New Mexico to the east, Mexico to the south, and California and Nevada to the west. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix.

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The Grand Canyon is in northwestern Arizona.

Other Word Forms

• Arizonan adjective
• Arizonian adjective

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Example Sentences

The Chargers addressed a depth need on their defensive line Friday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson.

From Los Angeles Times

Guthrie, 84, has been missing since she was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on 1 February.

From BBC

The company is planning to begin sales in Arizona next year.

From Los Angeles Times

New research from Arizona State University shows that bacteria can travel in unexpected ways even when their usual propulsion system fails.

From Science Daily

Anna Toomey and Luz Campos, both Arizona State University students visiting the city for spring break, had seen news of the potential drone attack while driving to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

From The Wall Street Journal