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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The 43-year-old has been to several World Cups and plans to travel to the United States for a semi-final match.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Forty-eight teams will contest the tournament, which will be played out in 104 matches across three countries over 39 days, including the co-hosts - Canada, Mexico and the United States - plus holders Argentina.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A US State Department official alleged to AFP that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In recent years, politicians as well as election officials across the United States have reported escalating threats, intimidation and harassment.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Shoot, it wasn’t even a dribble on the big map of the United States that hung on the schoolhouse wall.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney