Tri-state area[1][2] is an informal term in the United States which can refer to any of multiple areas that lie across three states. When referring to populated areas, the term implies a shared economy or culture among the area's residents, typically concentrated around a central metropolis.
Tri-state areas may or may not include a state boundary tripoint.
The following is not an exhaustive list. "Tri-state area" may refer to several additional places in locally understood contexts, such as a business name.
We live in a tri-state area
Tri-state area's unemployment rate is still higher than national rate
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been placed under a 14-day travel advisory
That includes New York City, nearby portions of New York State, northern New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
The tri-state measure will use uniform parameters and messaging on highways, airports, websites and social media across the three states.
