Arkansas

[ahr-kuhn-saw, ar-kan-zuhs] / ˈɑr kənˌsɔ, ærˈkæn zəs /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear State Bowie State Hot Springs State Ozark country Razorback State Toothpick State Wonder State land of opportunity natural state

Example Sentences

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The name of an Arkansas coal plant receiving an exemption was misspelled, for instance, as was the name of the company Phillips 66, which was granted exemptions at its oil refineries in Illinois and Texas.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Basic financial pressures are a factor: Last week the University of Arkansas announced it’s cutting its men’s and women’s tennis programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Sandman won the Arkansas Derby last year, qualifying for the Kentucky Derby and winning $1.5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Renegade was impressive in winning his last two starts, the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay and the Arkansas Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“We’d like that fine but I’m afraid we don’t have the time. We’re in a terrible hurry. Our circus is leaving Tulsa for Arkansas tomorrow and we have to be there.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls