upstate
adv.towards or in the northern part of a state. People usually use this to talk about the parts of New York that are far from the city.
adv.towards or in the northern or more rural part of a state, particularly in reference to New York. Often used to distinguish a region from a major coastal or southern metropolitan area.
“We are driving upstate for the weekend.”
“Many families move upstate to find more affordable housing and larger gardens away from the city center.”
“While the city remains the economic engine of the region, many residents prefer to commute from upstate, trading a longer travel time for a quieter, more scenic lifestyle.”
Typically follows the verb of motion or the main verb; can also function as an adjective preceding a noun.
“In 2024, Vogel moved with her husband and daughter to upstate New York to be closer to her parents.”
From up + state.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.