Vermonter

[ ver-mon-ter ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Vermont.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vermonter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; Vermont + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Some Vermonters said it was the worst natural disaster to hit the state since a 1927 flood killed dozens of people.

From Salon

“Now, more than ever, we need everyday Vermonters to make their voices heard and get involved,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“We want to make sure that all Vermonters are paying their fair share.”

From New York Times

More than a fifth of Vermonters are 65 or older, and more than 35 percent are over 54, the age at which Americans typically begin to exit the work force.

From New York Times

With winter fast approaching, some Vermonters hit by the July flooding are still deep in the throes of flood recovery, whether finding a place to live or repairing their homes or businesses.

From Seattle Times