Pronunciation: /ˈsʌðərn/

Definitions of Southern

noun a person from the southern part of a country or region

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the Southern part of the country.

A2 The Southern states are known for their warm weather.

B1 My family is originally from a small Southern town.

B2 The Southern cuisine is famous for its delicious flavors.

C1 She studied the impact of Southern literature on American culture.

C2 The Southern hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern hemisphere has winter.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the south or of a region in the south

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a Southern city.

A2 The Southern region of the country is known for its warm weather.

B1 Southern cuisine often includes dishes like fried chicken and biscuits.

B2 The Southern states of the US have a rich history of music and culture.

C1 The Southern hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern hemisphere has winter.

C2 The Southern accent is distinct and recognized around the world.

Examples of Southern in a Sentence

formal The Southern region of the country is known for its warm climate and hospitality.

informal I love visiting the Southern states because of the delicious food and friendly people.

slang Y'all should come down to the Southern states for some good ol' barbecue.

figurative The Southern charm of the old town made me feel like I had stepped back in time.

Grammatical Forms of Southern

past tense

Southerned

plural

Southerns

comparative

more Southern

superlative

most Southern

present tense

Southern

future tense

will Southern

perfect tense

have Southerned

continuous tense

is Southerning

singular

Southern

positive degree

Southern

infinitive

to Southern

gerund

Southerning

participle

Southerned

Origin and Evolution of Southern

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'Southern' originated from the Old English word 'suthern' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sunthaz' meaning 'south'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Southern' has retained its original meaning of relating to the direction south, but it has also come to be associated with the region of the southern part of a country or area.