Synonyms for
Interstate
Definition
Interstate means relating to or connecting different states, especially within the United States.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- interstate highway
- interstate commerce
- interstate travel
- interstate compact
- interstate migration
- interstate banking
- interstate system
Word family
noun interstate
adjective interstate
Usage note
Primarily used as an adjective to describe something that crosses state lines within a country, most commonly the United States. It is not typically used for international contexts.
Example sentences
- We drove on the interstate for miles and miles.
- The interstate was packed with cars during rush hour.
- The interstate system was created in the 1950s.
- We stopped at a rest area on the interstate to take a break.
- The construction of the interstate made it easier to travel across the country.
Quotes
The Interstate System is a modern wonder of the world. It has given us a new dimension in the art of travel. It has brought the farthest reaches of the country within easy reach of the fastest means of travel.
I'm not a politician, I'm a businessman, and I think I can tell you that what America needs right now is a good old-fashioned businessman.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has stopped this order.