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Definition of nevada
nevada
/nəˈvæd.ə/
Ne · va · da
Adjective:Nevadan
nevada Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
3
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
• noun
1
American A state in the western region of the United States, renowned for its extensive desert basins, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the entertainment and resort city of Las Vegas.
Example
"She decided to move to Nevada to take advantage of the state's booming tourism industry and lower taxes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'nevada', meaning 'snow-covered', which originally referred to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountain range on the state's western border.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nevada. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nevada