in·ter·state
ˌin-tər-ˈstāt 
: of, connecting, or existing between two or more states especially of the U.S.
interstate commerce
in·ter·state
ˈin-tər-ˌstāt
: any of a system of expressways connecting most major U.S. cities
called also interstate highway
Examples of interstate in a Sentence
Noun
You'll get there quicker if you take the interstate.
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Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
Carr further explains that interstate transport is often highlighted to establish federal jurisdiction over a case.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Oct. 2024
The state Department of Transportation pays contractors to manage carcasses on interstates, U.S. and state highways, while counties manage other local roads.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Now interstate moves were off 8% nationally, but only 17 states fared worse for drops in newcomers than the Golden State, led by Connecticut, off 35%, and Montana, off 24%.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
Carr further explains that interstate transport is often highlighted to establish federal jurisdiction over a case.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Tuesday morning, the state’s road closure report included 579 – three on interstates, 38 federal highways, 58 state roads, and 480 secondary roads.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Oct. 2024
The state Department of Transportation pays contractors to manage carcasses on interstates, U.S. and state highways, while counties manage other local roads.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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interstate
1 of 2 adjective
in·ter·state
ˌint-ər-ˈstāt
: of, connecting, or existing between states especially of the U.S.
interstate highways
interstate
2 of 2 noun
in·ter·state
ˈint-ər-ˌstāt
: an interstate highway
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