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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Kendra Duggar, wife of embattled reality star Joseph Duggar, appears to have moved the entire family out of their Arkansas home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Wilson is committed to Maryland and Dumas to Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

On Thursday night, Arizona’s freshmen-fueled team finally broke through to the Elite Eight with a decisive 109-88 victory over Arkansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Judges have reached similar conclusions regarding laws in Georgia and Arkansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In her good hand, Miss Arkansas held a small coconut.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray