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Definition of tennessee

tennessee

/ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/
Ten · nes · see
Adjective:Tennessean
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tennessee Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A landlocked state located in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered by eight states and renowned for its significant contributions to American music, including country, blues, and rock and roll.

2

American A major river in the southeastern United States that flows through the Tennessee Valley and ultimately joins the Ohio River in Kentucky.

• Rhymes for tennessee

• Nearby Words

tench
tenderloin
tendon
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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