Texan

noun

Tex·​an ˈtek-sən How to pronounce Texan (audio)
plural Texans
: a native or resident of Texas
Texan adjective

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McCarthy got a huge boost from his rushing attack, as Cam Skattebo ran for 124 yards and a score, while former Texan Devin Singletary ran for the winning touchdown in the extra period. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026 The proud Texan continues to honor her beloved home state — and its borderland history — with Middle of Nowhere Vol. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 The Popstar pop star has just announced a spring 2027 tour behind the acclaimed album, kicking off with three Texan dates next April. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 Tesla provided first responders in Austin three days of training and emergency guidebooks on how to interact with its Cybercabs, according to The Daily Texan. — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Texan

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Texan was in 1835

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“Texan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Texan. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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