in·ter·state
ˌin-tər-ˈstāt 
: of, connecting, or existing between two or more states especially of the U.S.
interstate commerce
in·ter·state
ˈin-tər-ˌstāt
: any of a system of expressways connecting most major U.S. cities
called also interstate highway
Examples of interstate in a Sentence
Noun
You'll get there quicker if you take the interstate.
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Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
In December, Pence pleaded guilty to one count of the use of a facility of interstate commerce in connection with murder-for-hire, court records show.
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Adjective
Currently, the fragmented status of interstate care will include many legal questions and political maneuverings.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
In December, Pence pleaded guilty to one count of the use of a facility of interstate commerce in connection with murder-for-hire, court records show.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstate. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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interstate
1 of 2 adjective
in·ter·state
ˌint-ər-ˈstāt
: of, connecting, or existing between states especially of the U.S.
interstate highways
interstate
2 of 2 noun
in·ter·state
ˈint-ər-ˌstāt
: an interstate highway
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