Tex.

abbreviation for

1. Texan.
2. Texas.

tex

¹

noun

1. a unit of weight used to measure the density of yarns. It is equal to 1 gram per 1000 metres

Tex.

²

abbreviation for

1. Texan
2. Texas

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tex.¹

C20: from French, from textile textile

Example Sentences

That’s what happens in any town that becomes a magnet for new employment, such as—to name a couple at random—Austin, Tex., and San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

Again, it was nice, but compared to past Lakers tributes for fallen stars such as Elgin Baylor and Tex Winter, the team’s response was underwhelming for a man who deserved so much more.

From Los Angeles Times

The film, which features interviews with the likes of Bill Clinton and the journalist Jeffrey Toobin, goes into the anti-government motivations of the bomber Timothy McVeigh, who sought revenge on the 1993 federal siege of the Branch Davidians’ compound in Waco, Tex.

From New York Times

In other words, what’s on tap here is gonzo cinema moonshine, distilled from the corny legacy of every loopy genius from Buster Keaton and Tex Avery to Mel Brooks and George Miller.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hat n’ Boots sculptures themselves originally were part of a gas station called Premium Tex, located a few blocks away on Corson Avenue South, where it intersected with East Marginal Way.

From Seattle Times