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Stateside (adj) means Located in, or relating to, the United States, especially when described from abroad. Example: “He missed his stateside friends while stationed overseas.”

adj

Located in, or relating to, the United States, especially when described from abroad.

"I'll be stateside for the next month."

"They made their stateside debut in the late 1970s."

"He missed his stateside friends while stationed overseas."

"You'll need a valid stateside motorcycle license."

adv

In or toward the United States.

"The soldiers were finally sent stateside after their tour ended."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to, or heading toward, the US mainland — often used by people currently abroad, especially in the military.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A compound of state (in the sense of "the United States") and side.

Rhymes for stateside

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stateside” mean?

The word “stateside” means located in, or relating to, the United States, especially when described from abroad. In plain terms, relating to, or heading toward, the US mainland — often used by people currently abroad, especially in the military.

How do you use “stateside” in a sentence?

Here is “stateside” used in a sentence: “He missed his stateside friends while stationed overseas.”

What part of speech is “stateside”?

Depending on how it is used, “stateside” can be an adjective and an adverb.

How many meanings does “stateside” have?

“Stateside” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: located in, or relating to, the United States, especially when described from abroad.