Old Dominion

American  

noun

1. the state of Virginia (used as a nickname).

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Etymology

Origin of Old Dominion

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

He left Old Dominion University in Virginia before completing his degree to trade sports full-time for a sportsbook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies outside of technology, such as Old Dominion Freight Lines and Dow Inc., are contributing to the broader market rally.

From Barron's

Good studied creative writing at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and in 2020 she won an undergraduate prize from the Academy of American Poets for her piece titled On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs.

From BBC

Others arrived from noted football powers like Wake Forest and Old Dominion.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What kind of personal information are you providing, and what is that worth to you as a consumer?” said Yuping Liu-Thompkins, an associate dean in Old Dominion University’s marketing department, where she researches customer loyalty.

From MarketWatch