stateside

American

[steyt-sahyd] / ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd /

Or Stateside

adjective

being in or toward the continental U.S.

adverb

in or toward the continental U.S.

stateside British

/ ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd /

adjective

of, in, to, or towards the US

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Etymology

Origin of stateside

1940–45; (the) States (in the sense “the United States”) + side ¹;

Example Sentences

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Mr. Dujardin is perhaps best known stateside for “The Artist,” Oscar’s best picture of 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The head coach has not hidden in recent weeks that he "didn't enjoy" the first two major tournaments he led his country in and insisted he would "soak it up" stateside.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The menu is extensive, including far more than what you’d typically find in Ethiopian restaurants stateside.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Soccer fans excited about the 2026 World Cup coming to the U.S. this summer have seen more headlines about ticket prices than legends like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland playing stateside.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

In August 1943, 590 airmen would die stateside, 19 per day.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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