Bluegrass State
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bluegrass State
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Opting in is a way to keep money in the Bluegrass State.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
A new poll from Public Policy Polling played out a hypothetical Senate primary among prominent Democrats from the Bluegrass State.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025
All told, the Bluegrass State has executed only three people in the past half-century.
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025
Under the bill, the moment of silence would last one to two minutes at the start of the first class each day in public schools across the Bluegrass State.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024
Carroll ascended to the governorship during an era when Bluegrass State governors still dominated the legislative agenda, enabling him to shape a wide spectrum of Kentucky policies.
From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2023
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