Tri-State
Geography & Places abbreviation · Region
| Stands for | Tri-State Area |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
Tri-State stands for Tri-State Area, a region abbreviation.
Region where three states meet, most often the New York metropolitan area spanning New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Local broadcasters use the term in weather and traffic reports.
Example: Rain will spread across the Tri-State this evening, with flooding possible in low-lying areas.
Usage notes
Many other metros are called the tri-state area locally, such as Cincinnati (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana) and Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia). The meaning depends on where the speaker lives.
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