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Definition of houstonian
houstonian
/hjuːˈstoʊniən/
Hous · ton · i · an
Plural:Houstonians
houstonian Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
American A native or inhabitant of the city of Houston, Texas.
Example
"As a lifelong Houstonian, she was well accustomed to the humid Gulf Coast summers."
• adjective
1
American Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Houston, Texas, or its inhabitants.
Example
"The festival celebrated the diverse culinary traditions of Houstonian culture."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houstonian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houstonian