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interstate
[
adj.
in-ter-
steyt
;
n.
in
-ter-steyt
]
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in·ter·state
/
adj.
ˌɪn
tərˈsteɪt
;
n.
ˈɪn
tərˌsteɪt
/
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[
adj.
in-ter-
steyt
;
n.
in
-ter-steyt
]
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adjective
1.
connecting or involving different
states
:
interstate
commerce
.
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noun
2.
a highway serving two or more
states
.
3.
(
sometimes initial capital letter
)
a highway that is part of the nationwide U.S. Interstate Highway System.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Origin:
1835–45,
Americanism
;
inter-
+
state
Related forms
non·in·ter·state,
adjective
Can be confused:
interstate,
intestate
,
intrastate
.
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Example Sentences
Yet wrapped cars are quickly becoming the spam of the
interstate
.
Hand over the
interstate
highway medians as free rights-of-way.
Most theories are state-centric, but
interstate
conflict is on the wane.
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Yet wrapped cars are quickly becoming the spam of the
interstate
.
Hand over the
interstate
highway medians as free rights-of-way.
Most theories are state-centric, but
interstate
conflict is on the wane.
Interstate
trucking uses a lot of fuel a fairly small number of vehicles.
Suppose you are on the
interstate
traveling at a speed of v and for a distance s.
The stalking and
interstate
threats charges carry a maximum sentence of five years.
Goa is also serviced by
interstate
bus and train lines.
Oftentimes, towns are several hours away from the nearest
interstate
highway.
Don't forget the underground, high-pressure
interstate
gas lines.
Interstate
system with still images and video clips.
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Collins
World English Dictionary
interstate
(ˈɪntəˌsteɪt)
—
adj
1.
between or involving two or more of the states of the US, Australia, etc
—
adv
2.
(
Austral
) to or into another state
—
vb
3.
(
US
) a motorway crossing between states
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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Word Origin & History
interstate
1845, from inter- + state.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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