in·ter·state
ˌin-tər-ˈstāt 
: of, connecting, or existing between two or more states especially of the U.S.
interstate commerce
in·ter·state
ˈin-tər-ˌstāt
: any of a system of expressways connecting most major U.S. cities
called also interstate highway
Examples of interstate in a Sentence
Noun
You'll get there quicker if you take the interstate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Michael Stover, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of making threats over interstate commerce, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Jillian Frankel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Kansas traveling party crawled along the interstate and arrived 30 minutes late.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interstate
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Prosecutors need only prove that the natural consequences of the offense would have an effect on interstate commerce.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Michael Stover, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of making threats over interstate commerce, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The bus, driven by a 61-year-old man, was traveling northbound on an interstate when the front passenger side tire blew out, according to highway patrol.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Kansas traveling party crawled along the interstate and arrived 30 minutes late.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interstate
Cite this Entry
“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstate. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
interstate
1 of 2 adjective
in·ter·state
ˌint-ər-ˈstāt
: of, connecting, or existing between states especially of the U.S.
interstate highways
interstate
2 of 2 noun
in·ter·state
ˈint-ər-ˌstāt
: an interstate highway
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share