Carry Nation

/ˌkɛri ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
IPA guide

Definitions of Carry Nation
  1. noun
    United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
    synonyms: Carry Amelia Moore Nation, Nation
    see moresee less
    example of:
    dry, prohibitionist
    a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Carry Nation'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family