texan

Everyday

1. A person from Texas, a big state in the south of the USA. tree →
2. (adjective) From or to do with Texas: a Texan ranch, a Texan accent. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and US-themed stories Texans are linked with ranches, cowboys, oil, barbecue, rodeos and the city of Houston, where NASA's mission control is. A Texan accent has a famous drawl ("y'all"). In maths problems Texas is often used as an example of a very large state.

Examples

• My cousin is a Texan and says "y'all". tree →
• Texans are proud of their huge state. tree →
• We ate Texan barbecue with brisket. tree →
• The rancher was a tall Texan in a cowboy hat. tree →
• "Howdy!" is a typical Texan greeting. tree →
• Many Texans speak both English and Spanish. tree →

Note

Always written with a capital T: Texan, Texans. The state is Texas; the person is a Texan. "Tex-Mex" is food and culture mixing Texan and Mexican styles. Avoid stereotypes: not every Texan is a cowboy.