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
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
In some cases, interstates have kept mammal populations (like antelope, deer and elk) divided since the 1950s or 1960s when many national highways were first built.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 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
In 2020, the Brent Spence Bridge that carries interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River was closed for weeks following a crash that sparked a huge fire.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
In some cases, interstates have kept mammal populations (like antelope, deer and elk) divided since the 1950s or 1960s when many national highways were first built.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstate. Accessed 7 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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