# Arkansas

/ˈɑɹkənˌsɑ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/arkansas
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a state in the southern part of the United States. It is known for its natural beauty, including mountains, rivers, and hot springs.

For teachers: a landlocked state in the south-central region of the United States. Proper noun; always capitalized.

## Examples

- The capital city of Arkansas is Little Rock.
- Many tourists visit Arkansas every year to hike in the Ozark Mountains and see the wildlife.
- The agricultural sector in Arkansas remains a vital component of the state's economy, particularly through the large-scale production of rice and poultry for national distribution.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am going to the Arkansas" but "I am going to Arkansas" — Names of US states are proper nouns and do not take a definite article.

## Usage notes

- Proper noun — always capitalized. The final 's' is silent in standard American English pronunciation.

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