New York word
upstate
In or relating to the part of New York State north of the city area.
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Meaning
In New York conversation, upstate refers broadly to areas north of New York City, but speakers disagree about the exact boundary.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /ˌʌpˈsteɪt/
Part of speech: adverb and adjective
How it is used
It appears in travel plans, weather reports, housing talk, and identity discussions.
Register: Common New York geographic vocabulary.
Examples in context
- They bought a cabin upstate.They bought a cabin in a northern part of New York State.
- Upstate roads may get snow tonight.Roads in northern New York State may get snow tonight.
Important context
There is no universally agreed starting point for upstate New York.