Utah
Utah (proper noun) means a state in the western United States, whose capital is Salt Lake City. Example: “They drove through Utah on their way to the Grand Canyon.”
How to use Utah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA US state known for its national parks and mountains.
Word forms
Utahs plural
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They drove through _____ on their way to the Grand Canyon.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Yuta, from a Pueblo or Apache word, related to the name of the Ute people.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Utah” mean?
The word “Utah” means a state in the western United States, whose capital is Salt Lake City. In plain terms, a US state known for its national parks and mountains.
How do you pronounce “Utah”?
“Utah” is pronounced YOO-tah (/ˈjuːˌtɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Utah” in a sentence?
Here is “Utah” used in a sentence: “They drove through Utah on their way to the Grand Canyon.”
What part of speech is “Utah”?
“Utah” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Utah” come from?
The word “Utah” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Yuta, from a Pueblo or Apache word, related to the name of the Ute people.
Is “Utah” a common word?
“Utah” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is the capital of Utah Salt Lake City or Provo?
The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City, which is also the state's most populous city. Provo is a separate, smaller city within the state.
What do you call someone from Utah?
A person from Utah is called a Utahn (also spelled Utahan). The term serves both as a noun for residents and as an adjective for things connected to the state.
Is "Utah" always capitalized?
Yes. As a proper noun naming a specific U.S. state, "Utah" is always written with a capital U, whether it stands alone or forms part of a longer name.
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