united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united effort
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

Examples of united in a Sentence

a united campaign against drug abuse the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Achieving this will require a united voice that transcends borders and bureaucratic inertia. Markus Pflitsch, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The two-day gathering is also intended to signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that NATO is united, despite Trump’s previous criticism of the alliance, and determined to expand its defenses to deter any attack from Moscow. Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 24 June 2025 Great Britain, in alliance with the Dutch Republic and Habsburg Spain, opposed France’s efforts to install a Bourbon French prince, fearing a united Franco-Spanish empire. Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025 Advertisement Pasadena and our great nation must remain united and resolute in our view that children, families, and people from every walk of life are welcome and make our community great. Victor M. Gordo, Time, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for united

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of united was circa 1552

Cite this Entry

“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

united

adjective
unit·​ed
yu̇-ˈnīt-əd
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united drive against drug abuse
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on united

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!