maryland: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Formal (geographical, political, administrative contexts), Neutral (general reference).
Quick answer
What does “maryland” mean?
A state on the east coast of the United States.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A state on the east coast of the United States.
Refers to the political entity, its culture, institutions, and its residents. Can be used metonymically to refer to the state government or policies.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical in reference to the US state. British English may use it less frequently, primarily in geographical, historical, or political contexts related to the USA.
Connotations
In American English, connotes Mid-Atlantic/US East Coast culture, history (one of the original Thirteen Colonies), and specific regional attributes (e.g., blue crabs, the Chesapeake Bay). In British English, it's a neutral geographical/political reference.
Frequency
High frequency in American English due to domestic context. Low-to-medium frequency in British English.
Grammar
How to Use “maryland” in a Sentence
[be/locate] in Maryland[travel/go/drive] to Maryland[come/be] from MarylandMaryland [is/borders/legislates]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “maryland” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The delegation discussed Maryland-related trade issues.
American English
- She ordered a Maryland crab cake.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Maryland's corporate tax rate is competitive.
Academic
The study analyzed land use patterns in central Maryland.
Everyday
We're visiting family in Maryland next month.
Technical
The storm track is projected to move across central Maryland.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “maryland”
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Neutral
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “maryland”
- Writing 'Mary Land' as two words.
- Incorrect preposition: 'I live on Maryland' instead of 'in Maryland'.
- Mispronunciation: /mɑːrɪˈlænd/ instead of /ˈmɛriˌlænd/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland is historically and culturally a border state, with aspects of both the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast and the South. It is often classified as a Mid-Atlantic state.
Maryland is famous for blue crabs and crab cakes, the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the city of Baltimore, and its role in early American history.
The standard two-letter postal abbreviation for Maryland is MD.
A person from Maryland is called a Marylander.
A state on the east coast of the United States.
Maryland is usually formal (geographical, political, administrative contexts), neutral (general reference). in register.
Maryland: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɛːrɪlænd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɛriˌlænd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Thanks, Maryland! (tourism slogan)”
- “Maryland, My Maryland (state song)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Mary-land: Think of a land named for Queen Henrietta Maria.
Conceptual Metaphor
A STATE IS A CONTAINER (for people, laws, culture).
Practice
Quiz
Which of these is a well-known association with Maryland?