upstate

American  

[uhp-stayt] / ˈʌpˈsteɪt /

noun

1. the part of a state that is farther north or farther from the chief city, especially the northerly part of New York State.

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adjective

1. of or coming from such an area.

2. located in or characteristic of this part.

adverb

1. in, to, or into the upstate area.

upstate British  

/ ˈʌpˈsteɪt /

adjective

1. towards, in, from, or relating to the outlying or northern sections of a state, esp of New York State

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noun

1. the outlying, esp northern, sections of a state

Other Word Forms

• upstater
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of upstate

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; up- + state

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Example Sentences

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upstate

Autumn leaves bring pops of colour to its stately buildings, which are set against the backdrop of the rolling hills of upstate New York.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

But by afternoon on a recent weekday, Josh Charles actually looks like he teleported to the past as he collapses into a seat inside his production trailer in upstate New York.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

In his plea, Max acknowledged bartering art for real estate and hiding income to buy real estate in Southampton, New York, the US Virgin Islands and upstate New York.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

The sickness spread to Detroit before reaching Buffalo and Rochester in upstate New York, crippling local economies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

They took all us city kids upstate to “get some fresh air” and “practice wilderness skills.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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