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 series has been long in the works and is the latest attempt to break the show in the States. — Peter White, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

The pop landscape was undergoing a massive shift, thanks to the work of such crossover sensations as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Shakira — and artists in the States were eager to tap into the burgeoning Latino market. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Nissan originally planned to offer the next-gen Rogue in the States beginning midway in 2027. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

Katseye will head back to the States for an extensive leg in North America beginning on October 13 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the States

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