out-of-state

[ out-uhv-steyt ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or from another state of the U.S.:

   a car with an out-of-state license plate; out-of-state vacationers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-of-state¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

According to CBS News, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey — who once worked as a server — voted "no" on the ballot measure, saying it was "a well-intentioned effort brought by out-of-state interests."

From Salon

An out-of-state transplant, the resident said he hadn’t voted and wasn’t sure he would do so.

From Los Angeles Times

The potency of straight-ticket Republican identification has overwhelmed even the widespread disdain for wealthy outsiders: As the American Prospect pointed out, Montana’s Republican governor and both Republican House representatives are all out-of-state millionaires.

From Slate

Throughout the three-hour interview, Rogan asked the GOP vice presidential candidate to clarify his views on abortion, citing bans across the country and the prosecution of women who travel out-of-state to get an abortion where it is legal.

From Salon

Both declined to comment to ProPublica, as did state Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose commitment to the ban remains steadfast as he fights for access to the out-of-state medical records of women who travel for abortions.

From Salon