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

Surprisingly, the original Cacao Wow style is still currently available in certain markets including Japan, however it’s been long sold out from retailers in the States. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

For context, Proton VPN Plus offers access to 20,000-plus servers across 140-plus countries, letting users stream endless movies and TV otherwise not available in the States. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Speaking of idiots, look who's about to return to the States. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Even when the danger ripples all the way to Lee’s wife (Parker Posey) back in the States, the tension drains away. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the States

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