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Definition of connecticut

connecticut

/kəˈnɛt.ɪ.kət/
Con · nec · ti · cut
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connecticut Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Long Island Sound.

Word Nuance & Usage

The middle 'c' in Connecticut is silent, making it a frequent trap for spelling errors.

• Nearby Words

conger
conger eel
congo
connecticut
connecticut river
conservatrix
consolatrix

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Connecticut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/connecticut
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