State Department

noun

: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries

Examples of State Department in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The infection is treatable with antibiotics like streptomycin, gentamicin and amikacin, according to the New York State Department of Health. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Trump made the announcement after the State Department urged Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart on short notice. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

The Old Trails Fire has been particularly dangerous according to officials with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Taking on Beyer in the 8th Congressional District primary is former State Department official Michael Duffin, former federal attorney Mo Seifeldein, former CIA case officer and Marine Veteran Adam Dunigan, and Democratic activist Lorena Bruner. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for State Department

• apartment
• compartment
• departement