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

In September, Andorra formally announced its recognition of Palestinian statehood alongside a host of other European nations during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. —Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026

The Palestinian Authority wants to govern both territories ahead of eventual statehood, something to which Israel is adamantly opposed. —Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026

After Arizona's statehood became official everyone headed downtown to commemorate the birth of their beloved state with a parade. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026

The backstory Roughly 75 years ago, Don Sheldon, an adventurer in the truest sense of the word, claimed a five-acre plot on the mountain under the Homestead Act just before Alaska achieved statehood. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 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.