US, the (also the U.S.) /ˌjuː ˈes◂/
the United States
—US adjective:
the US Navy

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

us S1 W1 /əs, s; strong ʌs/ pronoun
[Language: Old English]

1. [the object form of ‘we’] used by the person speaking or writing to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people:
Please help us.
He arranged for us all to have a drink.
She’s invited us both.
My mother is coming to stay with us.
Send us a donation now.
us women/men/teachers etc
Life is hard for us women.

2. people in general:
Global warming will affect all of us.

3. British English spoken used instead of ‘me’. Many people think this use is incorrect:
Give us a kiss.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

US, the (also the U.S.) /ˌjuː ˈes◂/
the United States
—US adjective:
the US Navy

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲