downstate

[ noun adverb doun-steyt; adjective doun-steyt ]

noun

1. the southern part of a U.S. state.

adjective

1. located in or characteristic of this part:

   The downstate precincts reported early.

adverb

1. in, to, or into the downstate area:

   We're going downstate for the holidays.

downstate

/ ˈdaʊnˌsteɪt /

adjective

1. in, or relating to the part of the state away from large cities, esp the southern part

adverb

1. towards the southern part of a state

noun

1. the southern part of a state

Other Words From

• downstater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of downstate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; down ¹ + state

Example Sentences

However, there is still another year for that possibility, and Safford wondered about even a third — depending on the speed of the renovations downstate.

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Given how much Lukas talks about his next crop of horses, he undoubtedly will show interest in yearlings born in 2023 for the Belmont’s downstate return.

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Stephen Lucas, 36, was about 13 years old when he said was repeatedly abused and harassed by a supervisor at a downstate youth facility.

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At the East Coast Gaming Congress Thursday at the Hard Rock casino, numerous executives from some of the major casino companies in America acknowledged the opportunity of three downstate New York casino licenses — and the risk they will present to Atlantic City.

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Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard Rock casino discussed turmoil in the industry, particularly as it prepares for the influx of three downstate New York casinos widely expected to redefine the regional gambling market.

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