Meanings
Compound of blue + state. From the color blue representing the Democratic Party of the United States, and being a state (“subnational division, province”) that votes Democratic.
How to pronounce "blue state":
AU
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
Example Sentences
1
California is a well-known blue state.
2
The majority of voters in New York are from blue state districts.
3
Many policies in blue states focus on environmental conservation.
4
In a blue state like Massachusetts, access to healthcare is often more readily available.
5
Massachusetts is considered a solid blue state in presidential elections.
