Alabama

American  

[al-uh-bam-uh] / ˌæl əˈbæm ə /

noun

1. a state in the southeastern United States. 51,609 sq. mi. (133,670 sq. km). Montgomery. AL (for use with zip code), Ala.

2. a river flowing southwest from central Alabama to the Mobile River. 315 miles (505 km) long.

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Alabama British  

/ ˌæləˈbæmə /

noun

1. Abbreviation: Ala.   AL.  a state of the southeastern US, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of coastal and W lowlands crossed by the Tombigbee, Black Warrior, and Alabama Rivers, with parts of the Tennessee Valley and Cumberland Plateau in the north; noted for producing cotton and white marble. Capital: Montgomery. Pop: 4 500 752 (2003 est). Area: 131 333 sq km (50 708 sq miles)

2. a river in Alabama, flowing southwest to the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers. Length: 507 km (315 miles)

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Alabama Cultural  

1. State in the southeastern United States bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Its capital is Montgomery, and its largest city is Birmingham.

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One of the Confederate states during the Civil War.

Other Word Forms

• Alabaman adjective
• Alabamian adjective

Example Sentences

The defense held Alabama to a field goal and 23 rushing yards while forcing two fumbles and recovering one.

From Los Angeles Times

After soul-crushing Ohio State to win the Big Ten and going to the Rose Bowl and steamrolling Alabama, it’s kind of ridiculous that Indiana needs to keep on playing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just two days ago, Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia represented college football’s unconquerable ruling class.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sight of an undefeated team led by a Heisman Trophy winner charging into the semifinals of the College Football Playoff should have been familiar to Alabama fans.

From The Wall Street Journal

This game was over early in the second quarter when Alabama, trailing 3-0, foolishly attempted to convert a fourth and one from their 34-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times