The name Wyoming is based on a native American word meaning "large prairie place" or "at the big plains." Wyoming became the 44th state in 1890. read more
• WYOMING (noun) The noun WYOMING has 1 sense: 1. a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east Familiarity information: WYOMING used as a noun is very rare. read more
A state of the western United States. It was admitted as the 44th state in 1890. Acquired by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase (1803), Wyoming became a ranching center after the Union Pacific Railroad was established (1868). Cheyenne is the capital and the largest city. read more