Synonyms for

Upstate

Verb / ˈʌˈpsteɪt / Another word for upstate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Upstate refers to the northern part of a state or region, often one that is located further inland and away from the coast.

Synonyms & similar words

northern inland backcountry countryside outback hinterland upland backwoods boonies wilds frontier bush provinces interior heartland outskirts periphery environs suburbs

Synonyms by register

Formal

northern inland interior

Informal

up the country out of town rural

Literary

the hinterlands the backwoods

Antonyms

downstate southern coastal metropolitan urban downtown

Common collocations

  • upstate New York
  • upstate South Carolina
  • upstate Illinois
  • living upstate
  • moving upstate
  • traveling upstate
  • visiting upstate

Word family

noun upstate
adjective upstate

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to regions of a state that are north of the major metropolitan or coastal areas. It is often used in specific contexts, such as 'upstate New York'.

Example sentences

  1. Im from upstate New York.
  2. My grandparents live in upstate Vermont.
  3. Were going camping in upstate Maine this weekend.
  4. Ive always wanted to visit upstate Alaska.
  5. Upstate Texas is known for its cowboys and rodeos.

Quotes

  • “Im from upstate New York. Theres no place like it.” - Kirsten Gillibrand
  • “I grew up in upstate New York, in a tiny town called Sherburne.” - Matt Lauria
  • “Im not a city guy. Im not an upstate guy. Im not a guy from the mountains or the beach.” - Michael Strahan

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