What is another word for nebraska?
Pronunciation: [nəbɹˈaskə] (IPA) 
Nebraska is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Its name is believed to be derived from the Native American term "nyi-bthask," meaning "flat water," a reference to the Platte River that runs through the state. However, there are several synonyms for the word Nebraska, including the Cornhusker State, a nod to the state's agricultural roots and the University of Nebraska's athletic teams, the Big Red State, again in reference to the university's sports teams, and the Great American Desert, a term coined by early explorers due to the seemingly barren landscape of the western region of the state. Other lesser-known synonyms include the Antelope State, the Blackwater State, and the Bug Eater State.
