Texan

noun

Tex·​an ˈtek-sən 

plural Texans

: a native or resident of Texas

Texan adjective

Examples of Texan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gulgaron the Demented is a true Texan who knows that trans kids have no business playing sports. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026

Some would argue that Paxton’s sins are more exotic than those of your ordinary Texan. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Texan

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