Purdue
Definition
Purdue University, a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, renowned for its programs in engineering, agriculture, aviation, and veterinary medicine.
A surname of English origin, notably associated with John Purdue, the philanthropist who donated land for the founding of Purdue University in 1869.
Examples
After pulling an all-nighter on rocket propulsion homework, she proudly declared herself a Purdue engineer-in-training.
He skipped the Ivy League for Purdue, figuring he'd rather launch startups than just ponder philosophy in the quad.
The Purdue Boilermakers steamrolled their rivals, leaving fans chanting that cornfield confetti reigns supreme.
When life gave her lemons, she enrolled at Purdue to genetically engineer super-lemons that could power a spaceship.