arizona
word
/ˌɛɹɪˈzoʊnə/
air-i-ZOH-nuh
/ˌɛərɪˈzəʊnə/
air-i-ZOH-nuh
Definition
A state in the southwestern United States. It is known for its desert climate, very hot summers, and places such as the Grand Canyon.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'Arizona'. Common with 'in' and 'from': 'live in Arizona', 'from Arizona'. People often associate it with deserts, heat, and road trips in the American Southwest.
Spanish: ArizonaPortuguese (BR): ArizonaPortuguese (PT): ArizonaChinese (Simplified): 亚利桑那州Chinese (Traditional): 亞利桑那州Hindi: एरिज़ोनाArabic: أريزوناBengali: অ্যারিজোনাRussian: АризонаJapanese: アリゾナVietnamese: ArizonaKorean: 애리조나Turkish: ArizonaUrdu: ایریزوناIndonesian: Arizona
Example Sentences
My aunt lives in Arizona.
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It gets very hot in Arizona in summer.
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We saw the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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If you're driving through Arizona, bring a lot of water.
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She moved to Arizona for the dry weather.
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Honestly, I didn't expect Arizona to be that beautiful.
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