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 Super Bowl Swift, who was in Tokyo with the Eras Tour, flew back to the States to watch the Chiefs play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Under the thunderstorm protocol in place in the States, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved. — Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 2 July 2026

International fashion brands are making the pilgrimage to the States to get a piece of the pie, with brands opening stores across the country and hosting shows here to amp up their US businesses. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 29 June 2026

Lest anyone think that Norway’s competitive spirit has been diminished by its promotion to the round of 32, Haaland slipped in an aside that served as a reminder that his team basically rowed all the way here to the States in a longship. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for the States

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