Missouri
Definition
A Midwestern U.S. state bordered by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, nicknamed 'The Show-Me State' for its residents' reputed skepticism.
The Missouri River, the longest river in North America, flowing 2,341 miles from Montana to its confluence with the Mississippi near St. Louis.
Examples
After a long drive, I finally crossed into Missouri and declared it the land of endless highways and even better barbecue.
Missouri's Gateway Arch stands tall in St. Louis, reminding visitors that even rust-belt icons can reach for the stars.
They call Missouri the Show-Me State because nothing sells like a demo – not even Mark Twain's tall tales from Hannibal.
In Missouri, politics swing wilder than a Kansas City jazz solo, keeping pundits guessing every election cycle.