Rhode Island
noun
a state of the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast: a part of New England. 1,214 square miles (3,145 square kilometers). Providence. RI (for use with zip code), R.I.
Rhode Islander
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a word derived from
Rhode Island.
Example Sentences
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Brian Mulhern, the Rhode Islander who put off his colonoscopy, compared the industry to the "legal mafia" - offering protection "but on their terms".
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
He has tried to differentiate himself from Kalus by talking about how he’s a lifelong Rhode Islander with decades of public service in the state.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
There is an exception for those who travel for work but any Rhode Islander who leaves the state for work must self-quarantine when they return.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2020
If you have significant wealth, any financial adviser will tell you that your family cannot afford to have you die as a Rhode Islander.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
The Congregationals has got the best on't," cried out the old Rhode Islander, laughing, as soon as the bent was stay-lathed, "by the help of the Chainbearer and somebody else I wunt name!
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by James Fenimore Cooper
