connecticut

n. a state in the northeastern part of the United States.

n. a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies.

“Many people who work in New York City live in Connecticut and commute by train.”

“Connecticut is often characterized by its affluent coastal towns and its historical significance as one of the founding states of the Union.”

n. a long river in New England that flows through several states.

n. the longest river in the New England region of the United States, flowing south from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound.

“We spent the weekend kayaking down the Connecticut River to see the autumn leaves.”

“The Connecticut River valley contains some of the most fertile agricultural land in the northeastern United States.”