Stateside
adj, adv
adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In the United States. not-comparable
"I'll be stateside for the next month."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of stateside. alt-of, not-comparable
- 3 In the 48 contiguous states. not-comparable
- 4 imported (especially of goods) Philippines, not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 In or to the United States, especially the lower forty-eight. not-comparable
"I'll be going stateside next month!"
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of stateside. alt-of, not-comparable
- 3 In or to the 48 contiguous states. not-comparable
Example
More examples"I've been living in China for several months but I'm returning stateside next week."
Etymology
From state + -side.
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