I. noun plural but usually singular in construction
Etymology: from the United States of America
1. usually capitalized : a federation of states especially when forming a nation in a usually specified territory
advocating a United States of Europe
2. : United States English : written or spoken English exhibiting peculiarities typical of the United States of No. America
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized U&S
Etymology: from the United States of America
: of or from the United States of No. America
a United States ship
: of the kind or style prevalent in the United States