adj

stateside

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.

"He missed his stateside friends while stationed overseas."

adv

In or toward the United States.

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

How to use stateside

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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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.