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upstate

UHPS-tayt

Upstate (noun) means the northern or more rural part of a US state, away from its main city. Example: “They bought a cabin upstate to escape the city on weekends.”

noun
1
The northern or more rural part of a US state, away from its main city.
"They bought a cabin upstate to escape the city on weekends."
"Her family has lived upstate for three generations."
adj
1
Relating to that northern or inland part of a state.
"Upstate winters are much harsher than in the city."

How to use upstate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quieter, more rural region of a state, as opposed to its big city — most commonly heard as "upstate New York."

Common pairings
upstate New York live upstate head upstate

Word forms

more upstate comparative, more upstate comparative, upstates plural, most upstate superlative, most upstate superlative

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Etymology

Simply up + state, describing the part of a state that lies "up" from its main population center.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “upstate” mean?

The word “upstate” means the northern or more rural part of a US state, away from its main city. In plain terms, the quieter, more rural region of a state, as opposed to its big city — most commonly heard as "upstate New York.".

How do you pronounce “upstate”?

“Upstate” is pronounced UHPS-tayt (/ˈʌpsteɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “upstate” in a sentence?

Here is “upstate” used in a sentence: “They bought a cabin upstate to escape the city on weekends.”

What part of speech is “upstate”?

Depending on how it is used, “upstate” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “upstate” a common word?

“Upstate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “upstate” have?

“Upstate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the northern or more rural part of a US state, away from its main city.

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