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

The cuts affected all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with health, nutrition, the environment and disaster relief making up the largest share of cuts, the States United Democracy Center and Grant Witness organization found. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

And while growth in the States has been significant, McKinsey research shows that Americans largely find the format inconvenient and perhaps not presenting the best monetary value. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Gunners were touring the States opening for Aerosmith, who were also on Geffen. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

In May 2023, Sheeran returned to the States, renting a $36,000-a-month condo in Brooklyn Heights, New York. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the States

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