a state in the western United States
"We drove through Nevada to reach our destination in California."
A state in the western United States. Capital: Carson City. Largest city: Las Vegas.
"Nevada is a state in the western United States known for its capital, Carson City, and its largest city, Las Vegas."
The word comes directly from Spanish Nevada, which means "snow-covered." It entered English as the name of the U.S. state known for its snowy mountains.