Definitions

United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / juˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /

NOUN

United States of America

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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“Representing the United States at the Olympic Games is one of the greatest honors in sports, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this team,” Cherundolo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

The punishment shows a further inconsistency with the treatment of United States forward Folarin Balogun.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The trade data released Thursday showed that the primary destination for German exports remained the United States, to the tune of 14.1 billion euros, a rise of 23.1 percent month-on-month.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

They analyzed satellite imagery capable of detecting photosynthesis at 137 oak forest sites across the eastern United States and California.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

I traveled all over Holland, to other parts of Europe, to the United States.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom