interstate

[in-ter-steyt, in-ter-steyt]

adjective

1. connecting or involving different states.

   interstate commerce.

noun

1. a highway serving two or more states.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter),  a highway that is part of the nationwide U.S. Interstate Highway System.

interstate

/ ˈɪntəˌsteɪt /

adjective

1. between or involving two or more of the states of the US, Australia, etc

adverb

1. to or into another state

verb

1. a motorway crossing between states

Other Word Forms

• noninterstate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of interstate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; inter- + state

Example Sentences

The deadly incident was massively disruptive to the major US shipping Port of Baltimore while it was closed, and severed part of a major interstate roadway.

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After the car, which had previously been seen street racing, got off the interstate, the Florida Highway Patrol began to chase after it as it continued speeding through the city streets.

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It’s a breeze to get around, too, with access to major interstates, airports, passenger rail service, as well as water taxis and a bustling cruise ship boarding seaport.

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This is precisely the kind of interstate conflict the Constitution’s framers sought to prevent.

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A billboard went up on a nearby interstate, accusing the wealthy regulator—“Trust Fund Tim”—of enjoying a life of luxury on the industry’s dollar.

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Related Words

• artery 
• avenue 
• boulevard 
• freeway 
• parking lot 
• path 
• roadway 
• street 
• superhighway 
• thoroughfare 
• track 
• turnpike