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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He also turned down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Gadd represented England B early in his career and went on a summer tour to the United States and Canada with England.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“He’s a military historian at the United States Naval Academy; of course he wanted me to go. He just wanted me to go as a boy. Why do you think I was named Edda?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse