Houstonian

[ hyoo-stoh-nee-uhn ]

noun

1. a native or resident of Houston, Texas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Houstonian¹

Houston + -ian

Example Sentences

Thanks to a real-life friendship with comedian and fellow Houstonian Mo Amer, he co-starred in Amer’s critically acclaimed Netlflix series “Mo,” and he landed a role in the upcoming blockbuster film, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” — his first acting job.

From Seattle Times

You’ve been cited as an inspiration by Misty Copeland, your fellow Houstonian Solange Knowles and other Black artists.

From New York Times

She met Watson at the Houstonian Hotel on or about Dec. 18, 2020, according to the lawsuit.

From Washington Post

In "Mo's" case, we see it with his pride of being both Palestinian and a Houstonian.

From Salon

Charlie Minn’s documentary “Concert Crush,” on the Astroworld disaster in November that left 10 concertgoers dead, begins with perhaps the best day of Travis Scott’s life as a native Houstonian.

From Los Angeles Times