From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishNevadaNe‧va‧da /nɪˈvɑːdə $ -ˈvæ-/ (written abbreviation NV) a state in the western US, between California and Utah. Nevada is mostly desert, and it is the driest part of the US. Its most important industry is gambling (gamble ), especially in Las Vegas, and it is also known for the city of Reno, where it is very easy to get a divorce. —Nevadan noun, adjective
