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Definition of wyoming
wyoming
/waɪˈoʊ.mɪŋ/
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wyoming Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
American A landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States, known for its vast plains, the Rocky Mountains, and significant natural reserves like Yellowstone National Park.
Example
"During our cross-country road trip, we spent nearly a week exploring the geysers and rugged mountain landscapes of Wyoming."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. The name is derived from the Munsee Delaware word 'xwé:wamənk', which translates to 'at the big river flat'. It was adopted as a territory name in 1868.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wyoming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wyoming