Definitions

United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / yuˈnaɪ 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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A decade ago, filmgoers in the United States and Canada would frequently spend more than $11 billion annually at the cinema, but since the pandemic, the total take has not exceeded $9 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For Christian conservatives such as Vance, Hungary offers a vision of the world in which the United States would be one of a host of North American and European countries promoting a global Christian civilization.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

They would be the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

For now, the hope is that the talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran will lead to a permanent ceasefire.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Can you imagine a United States where slavery is stamped out?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan