New England

American  

noun

1. an area in the NE United States, including the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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New England British  

noun

1. the NE part of the US, consisting of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut: settled originally chiefly by Puritans in the mid-17th century

2. a region in SE Australia, in the northern tablelands of New South Wales

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New England Cultural  

1. Region in the northeastern United States that includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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The region is thought to have been named by Captain John Smith for its resemblance to the English coast.

Other Word Forms

• New Englander noun
• New Englandish adjective

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• England vs. New England

Example Sentences

A traditional New England Republican who cut an almost austere figure on and off the bench, Souter joined the court in 1990.

From The Wall Street Journal

If New England wins out at the New York Jets and at home against Miami, and if the Broncos lose one of their two remaining games, the Patriots are the top seed.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with Vineyard Wind only partially completed, it saved New England residents roughly $2 million a day during a cold snap this month, according to a report in the Boston Globe.

From Los Angeles Times

Miniutti, who is originally from Massachusetts, and learned to snowboard on the freezing, icy hills of New England, still prefers the alpine experience on the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection estimated cancellation would cost New England ratepayers $500 million per year.

From The Wall Street Journal