Interstate
(adjective)
- Located or taking place between or among states; relating to or connecting different states.
- Of, or relating to, the federal system of highways connecting the states of the US.
Origin:
Mid 20th century: from inter- + state, probably on the pattern of french inter-état.
Examples:
- An interstate agreement was reached between the two states on how to manage the shared resources.
- The interstate highway system was a vast network of roads spanning the country.
- The commerce between the states was facilitated by the construction of the interstate roads.
- The interstate train service provided a convenient way to travel between cities in different states.
- The high-speed interstate flight linked major cities in the country in a matter of hours.