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Oregon

[ awr-i-guhn, ‐gon, or‐ ]

/ ˈɔr ɪ gən, ‐ˌgɒn, ˈɒr‐ /

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noun

a state in the northwestern United States, on the Pacific coast. 96,981 sq. mi. (251,180 sq. km). Capital: Salem. Abbreviations: OR (for use with zip code), Oreg., Ore.

a city in northwestern Ohio.

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Origin of Oregon

First recorded in 1870–75

OTHER WORDS FROM Oregon

Or·e·go·ni·an

[awr-i-goh-nee-uhn, or‐], /ˌɔr ɪˈgoʊ ni ən, ˌɒr‐/, adjective, noun

Words nearby Oregon

orecchiette, orectic, ore dressing, Oreg., oregano, Oregon, Oregon cedar, Oregon City, Oregon crab apple, Oregon fir, Oregon grape

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How to use Oregon in a sentence

The Port of San Diego’s landlords want to build a highway to Oregon — through the ocean.
Morning Report: A Blue Highway That’s Also Green|Voice of San Diego|February 25, 2021|Voice of San Diego
It’s located in a stunningly beautiful, extremely remote stretch of shoreline along Northern California’s Salmon River, about three hours south of the Oregon border.
10 Adventure Lodges You Can Have to Yourself|Megan Michelson|February 23, 2021|Outside Online
Nicolle Dirks owns the Portland, Oregon, restaurant Epif with her husband, chef Pepe Arancibia.
Restaurants Avoiding Big Delivery Apps Have to Get Creative|Kristen Hawley|February 1, 2021|Eater
That meant farming biodynamically, supporting Salud — a charity that benefits Oregon vineyard workers — and handling the business themselves until 2010, when they felt able to hire their first employees with a salary and full benefits.
To court socially minded millennials, some wineries are investing in more than grapes|Dave McIntyre|January 22, 2021|Washington Post

One of them, Tim Davis, 59, of Springfield, Oregon, told ProPublica he “couldn’t comment” about whether the riot in Salem inspired him to travel to the nation’s capital.
“Sense of Entitlement”: Rioters Faced Few Consequences Invading State Capitols. No Wonder They Turned to the U.S. Capitol Next.|by Jeremy Kohler|January 19, 2021|ProPublica
Electric Swamp Blues How can you possibly find authentic swamp blues in Portland, Oregon?
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As southern California turns to desert western Canada could follow Oregon and Washington states as a contender in top class wines.
Beer Countries vs. Wine Countries|Clive Irving|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was a logic to it – many of the wines were from the Pacific Northwest, principally from Oregon and Washington state.
Beer Countries vs. Wine Countries|Clive Irving|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seventy three percent of students at David Douglas High School in Portland, Oregon are low-income.
What It Takes to Fix American Education|Jonah Edelman|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cvetkovich claimed her husband had kidnapped her two young children and took off for Oregon in search of Masters.
The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio|Caitlin Dickson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cheap as they are, they are a poorer speculation than even corner lots in a lithographic city of Nebraska or Oregon.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
President Jefferson was also very much interested in the Oregon Country.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
The Oregon boundary was adjusted, and all fear of war between the two countries removed.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
About one o'clock, when she was four miles away, the Oregon sent a huge shell whizzing from one of her great 13-inch guns.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Kirgan was an old friend, as you might say: he had been on the Oregon building job with us and knew the boss through and through.
The Wreckers|Francis Lynde

British Dictionary definitions for Oregon

Oregon

/ (ˈɒrɪɡən) /

noun

a state of the northwestern US, on the Pacific: consists of the Coast and Cascade Ranges in the west and a plateau in the east; important timber production. Capital: Salem. Pop: 3 559 596 (2003 est). Area: 251 418 sq km (97 073 sq miles)Abbreviation: Oreg., (with zip code) OR

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Cultural definitions for Oregon

Oregon

State in the northwestern United States bordered by Washington to the north, Idaho to the east, Nevada and California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its capital is Salem, and its largest city is Portland.

notes for Oregon

Before the coming of the railroads, the Oregon Trail was used as an overland emigration route from the Missouri River to the Columbia River country (all of which was then called Oregon).

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