Tennessee
0 antonyms and opposites of Tennessee, grouped by meaning.
Name — A state of the United States.
We haven't recorded synonyms for Tennessee yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
Etymology
From Cherokee ᏔᎾᏏ (tanasi), believed to mean “winding river”.
Full origin of Tennessee →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tennessee” mean?
The word “Tennessee” means a state of the United States.
How do you pronounce “Tennessee”?
“Tennessee” is pronounced teh-nuh-SEE (/ˌtɛnəˈsiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tennessee” in a sentence?
Here is “Tennessee” used in a sentence: “Fa la la la Fa la la lee Now let me go, my honey oh back to Tennessee It's beefsteak when I'm workin, whiskey when I'm dry, and sweet heaven when I die.”
What part of speech is “Tennessee”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tennessee” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Tennessee” a common word?
“Tennessee” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tennessee” have?
“Tennessee” has 6 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of the United States.
What is the difference between the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee River?
Tennessee is a state in the United States, while the Tennessee River is a major river that shares the name. The river flows from eastern Tennessee through Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky before joining the Ohio River, so it passes through several states beyond the one it is named after.
Is 'Tennessee' always capitalized?
Yes. 'Tennessee' is a proper noun naming a U.S. state and a river, so it is always written with a capital T. This holds whether it refers to the state or the waterway.
How many S's and E's are in 'Tennessee'?
'Tennessee' is spelled with a double N, a double S, and a double E at the end: T-E-N-N-E-S-S-E-E. Remembering that the last three letters follow the double-S makes the word easier to spell correctly.