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Indy

American  
[in-dee] / ˈɪn di /

noun

  1. Indianapolis, Ind.

  2. the Indianapolis 500.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the Indianapolis 500.

    an Indy race car.

Indy British  
/ ɛ̃di /

noun

  1. See d'Indy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Indy

Ind(ianapolis) + -y 2

Example Sentences

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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

The Indy 500 was about to be decided by a single lap.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

"I feel like growing up in this day and age where technology is so important, you need social media to survive really - just vital," said 13-year-old Indy.

From BBC May 25, 2026

She will hop into a helicopter moments after the Indy 500 and head to a nearby private jet that will zip her 366 miles to Concord Airport near Charlotte in an hour.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

“Simple. Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, is home to a race known as the Indy 500.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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