Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lower-forty-eight
noun
/ˈloʊər fɔːrti eɪt/
Definition
The term ‘lower-forty-eight’ refers to the contiguous United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Examples
- The lower-forty-eight states have diverse climates and landscapes.
- Traveling through the lower-forty-eight offers a variety of cultural experiences.
- Natural disasters like hurricanes generally affect the lower-forty-eight more than Alaska or Hawaii.
Meaning
It specifically denotes the 48 states that are located south of Canada and north of Mexico, forming the main body of the U.S.
Synonyms
- Contiguous United States
- Continental United States
