statehood

noun

state·​hood ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 

: the condition of being a state

especially : the status of being one of the states of the U.S.

Examples of statehood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The implementation of this Roadmap, including the issue of weapons and other articles of the comprehensive peace plan, shall create appropriate conditions for a credible pathway towards achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

The state is home to some seriously old drinking establishments, several of which predate Colorado’s official statehood in 1876. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

The territory had petitioned for statehood in 1818, but the process was delayed by lawmakers fighting to balance slaveholding and abolitionist states. — USA Today, 28 July 2026

Netanyahu’s government, which opposes Palestinian statehood, has expanded settlement there at a rapid rate. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statehood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood

Kids Definition

statehood

noun

state·​hood ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 

: the condition of being a state

especially : the condition or status of one of the states of the U.S.