Definition: The geographic designation for states bordering on or located in the Pacific Ocean. The states so designated are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. (U.S. Geologic Survey telephone communication)
includes Alaska, Calif, Hawaii, Ore, Wash; specify as needed but use PACIFIC STATES when the text uses the term; do not confuse with PACIFIC NORTHWEST see NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES CATALOG: use for 4 or more states
ExamplesAlaska; California; Hawaii; Oregon; Washington
