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Definition of Beehive state
1. Noun. A state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young.
Terms within: Lake Powell, Mormon Tabernacle, Tabernacle, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park, Ogden, Provo, Capital Of Utah, Salt Lake City, Colorado, Colorado River, Colorado Plateau, Great Salt Lake, Green, Green River
Generic synonyms: American State
Group relationships: America, The States, U.s., U.s.a., United States, United States Of America, Us, Usa
Definition of Beehive state
1. Proper noun. Utah ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beehive State
Literary usage of Beehive state
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1913)
"Some day in the not distant future the black treasure will prove of immense
economic importance to the beehive state. Repudiation or Repayment? ..."
2. Maps of the USA by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Jo Ellen Moore, Sandi Johnson (2004)
"State Bird California gull Nickname The beehive state Admission Date January 4,
1896 45th to be admitted Utah "Industry" Motto State Flag State Flower sego ..."
3. Adventures in Patagonia: A Missionary's Exploring Trip by Titus Coan, Henry Martyn Field (1880)
"There are two ships and four schooners in this harbor to-day, and all the masters
are from the little busy beehive State of Connecticut. ..."
4. Mormon Settlement in Arizona; a Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert by James H. McClintock (1921)
"This may have added importance in view of the fact that Utah now is known as the
beehive state. ..."
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