bi-state

American  

[bahy-steyt] / ˈbaɪˌsteɪt /

Or bistate

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving two adjoining states.

   a bi-state water commission.

2. of, relating to, or involving the region where two states adjoin.

   Three million people work in the bi-state area.

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Etymology

Origin of bi-state

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; bi- ¹ + state

Example Sentences

“The bi-state sage grouse is having a tough year because of the epic snow on its habitat,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023

“None of the science shows that the bi-state birds have benefited from the service’s dithering,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

As it turned out, the weakest link in protecting the George Washington Bridge from being commandeered was the bi-state agency's own police department.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

The bi-state Waterfront Commission was formed in 1953 to fight organized crime on the docks.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2017

The Port Authority operates airports, bridges and tunnels in the bi-state area, which produces at least 10 percent of the nation's economic output, according to the U.S.

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2017