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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Belgium-based Kinepolis will soon operate 13 cinemas across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Alexander said he had spoken to the British ambassador to the United States who is in touch with US authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, with 78 of its 104 games in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s also because after being eradicated in the United States in the 1960s, the flesh-eating screwworm is back: A few cases have emerged in Texas.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He also packs his diary, which he’d started when he left the United States.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly