maine
word
/ˈmeɪn/
mayn
/ˈmeɪn/
mayn
Definition
Maine is a state in the northeastern United States, known for its forests, coastline, and seafood like lobster.
Usage & Nuances
"Maine" is always a proper noun and refers to the U.S. state. It is pronounced 'mayn.' Not to be confused with 'main' (meaning primary or chief), which is pronounced the same way but has a different meaning.
Spanish: Maine (estado de EE. UU.)Portuguese (BR): Maine (estado dos EUA)Portuguese (PT): Maine (estado dos EUA)Chinese (Simplified): 缅因州Chinese (Traditional): 緬因州Hindi: मेन (अमेरिका का राज्य)Arabic: مين (ولاية أمريكية)Bengali: মেইনRussian: МэнJapanese: メイン州Vietnamese: MaineKorean: 메인Turkish: MaineUrdu: مائنIndonesian: Maine
Example Sentences
Maine is in the northeastern part of the United States.
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My cousin lives in Maine.
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Maine is famous for its lobster.
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Have you ever been to Maine in the fall? The leaves are beautiful.
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We spent our summer vacation driving along the Maine coast.
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Stephen King, the famous author, is from Maine.
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