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

In the case of gay Texan barrel racer Ben McDonnell or sassy 65-year-old novelist Sherry Kuehl, the answer is absolutely. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

This summer, the Texan group became the Latin band with the most diamond certifications from the RIAA’s Latin Program, holding the second-highest overall count, only behind Bad Bunny. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Senior Zaina Jafri, a South Asian student, told The Daily Texan the comments from a candidate for office were hurtful. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

The student newspaper at UT-Austin, The Daily Texan, spoke with several students who now feel separate from the community that has become part of their identity. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Texan

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