Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blue wall

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.78 in modern English

Syllables: blue wall
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A group of states known for consistently voting Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 through 2012.

American usage

name

A group of states known for consistently voting Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 through 2012.

American usage

name

A group of Conservative-leaning parliamentary constituencies that are seen as shifting away from the party.

British usage

noun

Ellipsis of blue wall of silence.

Example Sentences

"Mr. Martin says that Mr. Walz’s bio and skill set will make him an asset in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania – three “blue wall” states crucial to winning the presidential election."

Etymology

From blue (“the representative color of the political party, and the solidity of support for that party in that region”) + wall.

Usage

American usage
British usage

Inflected Forms

blue walls (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

red wall

Synonyms

blue wall of silence wall of silence

Questions

What does blue wall mean?: A group of states known for consistently voting Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 through 2012.
Where does blue wall come from?: From blue (“the representative color of the political party, and the solidity of support for that party in that region”) + wall.

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