Bluegrass State
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bluegrass State
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Opting in is a way to keep money in the Bluegrass State.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
A new poll from Public Policy Polling played out a hypothetical Senate primary among prominent Democrats from the Bluegrass State.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025
All told, the Bluegrass State has executed only three people in the past half-century.
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025
Beshear, 46, was sworn in shortly after midnight before a gathering of family, friends and supporters — a Bluegrass State ritual every four years to ensure continuity at the head of state government.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
Carroll ascended to the governorship during an era when Bluegrass State governors still dominated the legislative agenda, enabling him to shape a wide spectrum of Kentucky policies.
From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2023
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