continental United States en · PROPN
Meanings
- (US) The portion of the United States which is located on the North American continent; the United States exclusive of Hawaii and other overseas territories.
- (US, colloquial) The largest portion of the United States which is not separated by any ocean or non-U.S. land; the United States exclusive of Alaska, Hawaii, and other overseas territories.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the continental United States | canonical | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lower 48 · CONUS · contiguous United States · contiguous 48 · conterminous United States · lower 48 · contiguous United States · continental US · contiguous 48 · continental US
Translations (1)
fr États-Unis continentaux (United States excluding Hawaii and other overseas territories)