the States

plural noun

informal

: the United States of America

My cousin from England is coming to visit me in the States.

Examples of the States in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For decades the 143-minute American cut went mostly unseen in the rest of the world, and the 119-minute international version was similarly hard to come by in the States. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Less than 10 years later, a decadent indoor pool with intricate tile-work was added—one of the first indoor pools in the States. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Nationally, more states now mandate personal finance while fewer require economics, according to the Council for Economic Education's Survey of the States. — Michael Poore Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

His acting career has remained steady, both in the States and abroad. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the States

• abrogates
• acetates
• activates
• actuates
• adsorbates
• aggravates
• agitates
• allocates
• alternates
• antedates
• aspirates
• automates