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the Gem State
/ðə ˈdʒɛm steɪt/
Definition
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A nickname for the U.S. state of Idaho, derived from its rich deposits of natural gemstones like opals, garnets, and star garnets, as well as its stunning natural beauty.
Examples
I'm packing my bags for a road trip through the Gem State, where the potatoes are king and the gems are free-range.
In the Gem State, they say every cloud has a silver lining—probably because it's lined with actual mining shafts.
Forget Vegas; the real jackpot is panning for treasures in the Gem State's rivers while dodging overly enthusiastic survivalists.
The Gem State motto should be 'Come for the scenery, stay because your car got stuck in a gem-filled rut.'