Lexical Terms
Lexical terms are certain vocabulary terms that people use. They vary between regions and sometimes there are several terms for the same thing in one region. Below is a list of terms that are commonly used by Midland American English speakers, along with an explanation for each one.
- Tennis Shoes- What you wear on your feet while running or playing a sport. Other regions commonly refer to these as sneakers or gym shoes.
- Mango- A green bell pepper and type of fruit. Other regions only use this term to refer to a fruit and not a pepper.
- Pop- A carbonated beverage or soft drink. Other regions commonly refer to this as soda.
- Dinner- A mid-day meal or the largest meal of the day.