Old Dominion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Old Dominion
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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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
The delivery group’s margins are less than half those of its top competitor Old Dominion, the analyst writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Among stocks that have hit records in recent days are Old Dominion Freight Line, up 59% this year, Ryder System, up 45%, and logistics firm Matson, up 57%.
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
The Old Dominion was accustomed to thinking of itself as primus inter pares in any confederation of states.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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