the states

noun
UK: /ðə steɪts/
US: /ðə steɪts/

  1. A common way to refer to the United States of America.

    1. I want to visit the States next year for my vacation.
    2. Many people dream of moving to the States for better opportunities and a new life.

Synonyms

usa united states

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the states" is /ðə steɪts/ in British English and /ðə steɪts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the states": usa, united states.

Example usage of "the states": "I want to visit the States next year for my vacation.". More examples on the page.