contiguous 48

proper noun

The contiguous continental states area of the United States of America, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Similar
lower 48contiguous United Statescontinental United Statescontinental USCONUS
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Meanings

proper nounthe contiguous 48
  1. USgeographyThe contiguous continental states area of the United States of America, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

    Synonyms: lower 48, contiguous United States, continental United States, continental US, CONUS

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe contiguous continental states area of the United States of America, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Similar
lower 48contiguous United Statescontinental United Statescontinental USCONUS
Also see
contiguous united statescontinental united stateslower 48
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APA

contiguous 48. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contiguous%2048

MLA

“contiguous 48.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contiguous%2048. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “contiguous 48,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contiguous%2048.

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