Keystone State

noun

1. Pennsylvania (used as a nickname).

Example Sentences

Its nickname, the Keystone State, has never been more appropriate.

From BBC

The Keystone State awards more electoral votes to the winner — 19 — than any of the other states that are being most closely contested this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Nicknamed the Keystone State, Pennsylvania could in fact be the key to the White House.

From BBC

Pennsylvania has emerged as a critical swing state, with both candidates campaigning heavily in the Keystone State this past weekend.

From Salon

Already both candidates and their running mates have held events in the Keystone State, with no doubt many more to come.

From Salon