queenslander
/ˈkwinzləndɚ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.02 in modern English
22
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A native or inhabitant of Queensland, Australia.
noun
A house built in an architectural style found in Queensland, characterized by being raised up on stumps about two metres off the ground, and having wide verandahs around it.
Australian usage
Example Sentences
- ""An' what about your Queenslander?" the Australian asked."
- "In view of the rapid development of Queensland, our prosperity and our major contribution to the nation and to world trade, I believe it is significant that a Queenslander should be honoured with such a high position in Rotary."
- "In reality the selectors' decision was between [Rod] Marsh and John Maclean and the Queenslander got the nod."
- "Takada had the added advantage of being a Queenslander, although from the other end of the state. But to a native north Queenslander, that was better than being from Melbourne."
- "Originally built in 1907 and designed by New Zealand-born architect R[obert] S[mith] (Robin) Dods, Alma-den was a high-set Queenslander, with a large verandah around three sides of the house. Underneath in the front, Ted had a small study-cum-library-cum-hobby space, and from the time the family moved to New Farm he began to collect a library."
- "[A] conveniently located 4-star B&B in a restored traditional Queenslander, offering 6 spacious en suites and 1 luxury suite with spa, pool and off-street parking."
Etymology
From Queensland + -er (suffix attached to placename proper nouns denoting inhabitants or residents of those places).
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkwinzləndɚ/
- British English: /ˈkwiːnzləndə/