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yankee in a sentence

n.

Definition

"Yankee" refers to a term used to describe an American, particularly a Union soldier during the Civil War, and is also commonly associated with the New York Yankees baseball team.

Sample Sentences

  1. The term "Yankee" originally referred to American soldiers during the Civil War.
  2. Many people associate the word "Yankee" with the famous New York baseball team.
  3. In a historical context, "Yankee Doodle" is a song that celebrates American patriotism.
  4. Some people use "Yankee" to describe someone from the northern United States.
  5. During the Revolutionary War, the British often used "Yankee" as a derogatory term for colonists.
  6. The term 'Yankee' originally referred to soldiers from the Union during the American Civil War.
  7. Many people associate the word 'Yankee' with the famous New York baseball team.
  8. During the Revolutionary War, the British used 'Yankee' as a derogatory term for American colonists.
  9. In some parts of the United States, 'Yankee' is used affectionately to refer to anyone from the North.
  10. The song "Yankee Doodle" has become an enduring symbol of American patriotism.

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