Arizona

[ ar-uh-zoh-nuh ]

noun

1. a state in the southwestern United States. 113,909 sq. mi. (295,025 sq. km). : Phoenix. : AZ (for use with zip code), Ariz.

Arizona

/ ˌærɪˈzəʊnə /

noun

1. a state of the southwestern US: consists of the Colorado plateau in the northeast, including the Grand Canyon, divided from desert in the southwest by mountains rising over 3750 m (12 500 ft). Capital: Phoenix. Pop: 5 580 811 (2003 est). Area: 293 750 sq km (113 417 sq miles) AbbreviationAriz.with zip codeAZ

Arizona

1. State in the southwestern United States bordered by Utah to the north, New Mexico to the east, Mexico to the south, and California and Nevada to the west. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix .

Notes

The Grand Canyon is in northwestern Arizona.

Other Words From

• Arizonan Ar·i·zo·ni·an [ar-, uh, -, zoh, -nee-, uh, n], adjective noun

Example Sentences

In a new review, Arizona State University researchers, working with colleagues around the world, explore how established agricultural pest management strategies could be adapted to address cancer therapy.

From Science Daily

For years, California has lagged behind other states — including Nevada, Arizona and Colorado — when it comes to legislative gender equity.

From Los Angeles Times

Arizona doesn’t have a lot of household names, but the physical Cardinals will knock you around.

From Los Angeles Times

But the Democratic governors of three other southern border states - California, Arizona, and New Mexico - have said they will not aid mass deportations.

From BBC

"Most people who lose weight regain it," said Glenn Gaesser, professor at Arizona State University and co-author of the study.

From Science Daily