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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Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
As the summer vacation season gets going, millions of America’s interstate drivers can expect to find more puns, silly turns of phrase or cultural references on those massive missives.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
Based on a preliminary investigation, officials believe the plane hit a sign on the interstate before veering east and crashing in the field, according to an 11:30 a.m. update from the sheriff’s office.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
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Adjective
Williams was also initially charged with three counts of interstate shipments which were dropped as part of the plea deal.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
As the summer vacation season gets going, millions of America’s interstate drivers can expect to find more puns, silly turns of phrase or cultural references on those massive missives.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Noun
In Eureka County, the sheriff’s office said that squished cricket guts mixed with rain caused traffic accidents on the interstate.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
Based on a preliminary investigation, officials believe the plane hit a sign on the interstate before veering east and crashing in the field, according to an 11:30 a.m. update from the sheriff’s office.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
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“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstate. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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