Cotton State

American  

noun

1. Alabama (used as a nickname).

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Etymology

Origin of Cotton State

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A similar lawsuit was filed by the state of Alabama, with the added twist that the Cotton State’s case also challenges the Census Bureau’s use of a statistical method to protect people’s privacy.

From Seattle Times

A similar lawsuit was filed by the state of Alabama, with the added twist that the Cotton State’s case also challenges the Census Bureau’s use of a statistical method to protect people’s privacy, claiming it will result in inaccurate numbers.

From Seattle Times

Alabama claimed it would lose a congressional seat if undocumented residents were included, but the Cotton State defied expectations by keeping its seventh seat.

From Seattle Times

With all that going on, the judge in the Alabama case wanted an update this week on how to proceed from all sides, including several states and civil rights groups that are fighting Alabama’s efforts and say any harm to the Cotton State is too speculative at this point.

From Seattle Times

The Greenville Bucks, sometimes called the Buckshots, were a Cotton State League baseball team that existed on-and-off from 1922 to 1955.

From Washington Times