excelsior (Meaning)

Wordnet

excelsior (n)

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

Webster

excelsior (v. t.)

More lofty; still higher; ever upward.

Webster

excelsior (n.)

A kind of stuffing for upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc., in which curled shreds of wood are substituted for curled hair.

Synonyms & Antonyms of excelsior

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excelsior Sentence Examples

  1. The motto of the State of New York is "Excelsior," which means "higher" or "ever upward."
  2. The Excelsior Scholarship is a state-funded program that provides free tuition to students attending public colleges and universities in New York.
  3. The Excelsior Mountains are a range of mountains located in central New York State.
  4. The Excelsior Hotel is a historic hotel located in Catskill, New York.
  5. The Excelsior Springs Mineral Water Company is a company that bottles and sells mineral water from Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
  6. The Excelsior Springs Airport is a public-use airport located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
  7. The Excelsior Springs Schools District is a school district serving the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
  8. Excelsior Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  9. The Excelsior Community College is a community college located in Hampton, Virginia.
  10. The Excelsior Award is an award given to employees of the Walt Disney Company who have demonstrated outstanding performance.

FAQs About the word excelsior

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffingMore lofty; still higher; ever upward., A kind of stuffing for upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc., in

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The motto of the State of New York is "Excelsior," which means "higher" or "ever upward."

The Excelsior Scholarship is a state-funded program that provides free tuition to students attending public colleges and universities in New York.

The Excelsior Mountains are a range of mountains located in central New York State.

The Excelsior Hotel is a historic hotel located in Catskill, New York.