Indy

[in-dee]

noun

1. Indianapolis, Ind.

2. the Indianapolis 500.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Indianapolis 500.

   an Indy race car.

Indy

/ ɛ̃di /

noun

1. See d'Indy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indy¹

Ind(ianapolis) + -y ²

Example Sentences

In July 1945, the Indy, as she was called, completed one of the most secret missions of World War II. She delivered critical parts of the world’s first atomic bomb to the island of Tinian.

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A three-time winner of the all-female W Series, Chadwick also won a race in America's Indy NXT in 2024 - a close equivalent to Formula 2.

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Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo seems like a statement.

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It’s also inspired competitors, including the Ikon Pass from privately held Alterra Mountain Co. and the Indy Pass, which offers access to many smaller, locally owned resorts.

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According to The Raider, since the character Indiana Jones was named for George Lucas’ dog, the “Temple of Doom” screenwriting couple Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz decided to name Indy’s sidekick after their own dog Short Round.

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