Old Dominion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Old Dominion
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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“Na’eem can play inside, he can play outside. He’s got the ability to separate,” said Hitschler, who faced Gladding when he played for Old Dominion last season against James Madison.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
By the 1890s, lines such as the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad carried fresh milk to the district daily.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Old Dominion Freight Line reported revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharges rose 5.4% year-over-year for the second quarter through May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
But if they were to trade like Old Dominion, they could be worth $275 apiece.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Any boy who played for the Old Dominion Kiwanis.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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