lower 48
The contiguous continental states area of the United States, comprising 48 states in…The contiguous continental states area of the United States, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Meaning
1 senses(US)The contiguous continental states area of the United States, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Origin
From lower + 48From lower + 48
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