united states

noun
UK: /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts/
US: /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts/

  1. A country in North America.

    1. I want to visit the United States someday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The United States is known for its diverse culture and landscapes. [ ] [ ]

  2. The government and people of this country.

    1. The United States has a powerful military. [ ] [ ]
    2. The United States is engaged in ongoing trade negotiations with other countries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

usa
united states adjective

  1. Relating to the country of the United States.

    1. This is a United States flag. [ ] [ ]
    2. He obtained United States citizenship after living there for many years. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "united states" in English means: A country in North America., The government and people of this country..

The phonetic transcription of "united states" is /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts/ in British English and /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "united states": usa.

Example usage of "united states": "I want to visit the United States someday.". More examples on the page.