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Word

sooners

Phoneticssoon·ers

/ˈsunɝz/

Definition

n. a person who is part of the University of Oklahoma's sports teams. It is a nickname for fans and students of the school.

n. a member of the University of Oklahoma's athletic teams or a supporter of the institution. Often used as a collective term for the university's fan base.

Examples

“The Sooners won the game last night.”

“Thousands of Sooners gathered at the stadium to cheer for their team during the championship game.”

“The rivalry between the Sooners and their neighboring competitors has defined the landscape of collegiate football in the region for several decades.”

Examples

simple

“The Sooners won the game last night.”

contextual

“Thousands of Sooners gathered at the stadium to cheer for their team during the championship game.”

complex

“The rivalry between the Sooners and their neighboring competitors has defined the landscape of collegiate football in the region for several decades.”

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