- a state in the western United States. 110,540 sq. mi. (286,300 sq. km). Capital: Carson City. Abbreviations: NV (for use with zip code), Nev.
- a state of the western US: lies almost wholly within the Great Basin, a vast desert plateau; noted for production of gold and copper. Capital: Carson City. Pop: 2 241 154 (2003 est). Area: 284 612 sq km (109 889 sq miles)
