Washington State

English

Etymology

Distinguishing the state of Washington from other senses of Washington, particularly Washington, D.C.

Proper noun

Washington State

1. Ellipsis of Washington State University or its athletic teams.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Washington state: synonym of Washington, the US state of Washington.

Usage notes

The capital form Washington State is appropriate as part of the name of departments, services, etc. of the government of Washington state. It is supported in general use by the Chicago Manual of Style but eschewed by most others, including the AP Style Guide.