Bay State
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Bay State
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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New Hampshire and Florida have been popular destinations for Bay State refugees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The Pelican Bay State Prison, which opened in 1989, served as a limit case for the practice of solitary confinement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
Other sites in Alaska where the risks of lake tsunamis coincide with human activity and infrastructure include Eklutna, Seward, Valdez, Juneau, Grewingk Lake in Kachemak Bay State Park and Index Lake near Glacier View.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2024
The 664-acre Birch Bay State Park offers saltwater and freshwater shoreline for play and viewing surrounding islands and mountains, abundant picnic tables and tent and RV camping.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
There were riots in New Hampshire and in Vermont and Shays's Rebellion in the old Bay State.
From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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