First State

American  

noun

1. Delaware (used as a nickname).

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Example Sentences

An orthopedic surgeon who has treated her back problems and prescribed medications to help with her pain works for an independent practice, First State Orthopaedics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The great privilege of my life has been the opportunity to serve the people of the First State and of the United States in so many different roles for so many years,” he said.

From Seattle Times

He officially endorsed Ms. Rochester, one of the First State’s longtime Democratic politicians and a former intern for Mr. Carper.

From Washington Times

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District set up a donation fund at the First State Bank of Uvalde for the families of the victims.

From New York Times

Our semirural neighborhood — and probably the entire First State — had no place to buy great bagels and cream cheese and lox, pastrami or rye or sour pickles.

From Seattle Times