Old Dominion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Old Dominion
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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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
Old Dominion is one of the largest carriers focused on the less-than-truckload market, which combines shipments from multiple companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
If FedEx Freight were to trade like Old Dominion, the stock could be worth $275 a share.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The Coach of the Old Dominion Kiwanis has come to this hospital, to this strange outfield, to this old dominion of cancer, to this old dominion of death, coaching in the ward of the doomed.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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