A person from the United States, especially from the northern states. The Yankees were known for their industrial prowess during the Civil War.
A native or inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states. As a Yankee, she was accustomed to the cold winters of Massachusetts.
A term used by Southerners to refer to a Union soldier during the American Civil War. The Confederate soldiers prepared to face the Yankees in the upcoming battle.
A member of the New York Yankees, a professional baseball team. The Yankees have won numerous World Series titles over the years.
The word used to represent the letter "Y" in the NATO phonetic alphabet. "Yankee" follows "X-ray" and precedes "Zulu" in the NATO alphabet.