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upstate
[uhp-steyt]
noun
the part of a state that is farther north or farther from the chief city, especially the northerly part of New York State.
adjective
of or coming from such an area.
located in or characteristic of this part.
adverb
in, to, or into the upstate area.
upstate
/ ˈʌˈٱɪ /
adjective
towards, in, from, or relating to the outlying or northern sections of a state, esp of New York State
noun
the outlying, esp northern, sections of a state
Other 51Թ Forms
- upstater noun
- ˈܱˈٲٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
He spoke flawless American English, having spent much of his childhood in upstate New York and then attended MIT, where he earned multiple degrees.
Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.
A private plane carrying six people crashed in an open field in upstate New York on Saturday, killing all on board, authorities say.
Mr Taal was suspended twice by Cornell, an Ivy League school in upstate New York, due to protest activities.
The upstate New York seat held by Stefanik went for Trump and Stefanik by a margin of roughly 20 points in their most recent elections.
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