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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“They look very nice on you,” said Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas, who voted in lockstep with the president’s position last year but told me he hasn’t gotten a pair of shoes in return.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Arkansas starter Payton Burnham didn’t last long against UCLA’s powerful lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

As of last year, Ouachita County, where Camden sits, and neighboring Calhoun County employed 3,140 people in their aerospace and defense industries, up about 54% from 2020, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The land in Arkansas was lime green and lush, flat and boundless.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez