Indy

American

[in-dee] / ˈɪn di /

noun

Indianapolis, Ind.
the Indianapolis 500.

adjective

of or relating to the Indianapolis 500.

an Indy race car.

Indy British

/ ɛ̃di /

noun

See d'Indy

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Etymology

Origin of Indy

Ind(ianapolis) + -y ²

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Indy

"We have another spectacle in the Indy 500 and I think this one will rival it."

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

"This is an Indy 500 on the street track," said New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Mark, were you able to roll with Indy suddenly colliding with Area 51 mythology, or did Spielberg lose you at that point?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

She added: "Especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices," referring to her husband Jonathan Owens, who is in pre-season training with NFL side Indianapolis Colts.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

“We haven’t been to Indy much,” I admitted.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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