american
Translation
American
Examples
She loves American football.
She loves American football.
That's a very American attitude.
That's a very American attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to mean 'relating to the USA'. He bought an American car.
Similar Words
Similar: US, Yankee (informal)
Etymology
From the country name 'America', named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci, plus the adjectival suffix '-an'.
Memory Tips
Think of iconic American symbols like the flag, Hollywood, or fast food to remember its meaning.