Word
buckeye
Phoneticsbuck·eye
US/ˈbəˌkaɪ/
UK/bˈʌkaɪ/
Definition
n. a person who goes to Ohio State University. It is also the name for a specific type of nut that looks like an eye.
n. a student or alumnus of the Ohio State University. Also refers to the seed of the Aesculus genus, which is toxic to humans and animals.
Examples
“The buckeye team won the championship game last night.”
“As a proud buckeye, he wears his university colors to every home game.”
“While the term is most commonly associated with collegiate athletics, the buckeye remains a potent symbol of regional identity and academic pride in the Midwest.”
Examples
simple
“The buckeye team won the championship game last night.”
contextual
“As a proud buckeye, he wears his university colors to every home game.”
complex
“While the term is most commonly associated with collegiate athletics, the buckeye remains a potent symbol of regional identity and academic pride in the Midwest.”
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