Miss America


Miss America

annually selected most beautiful young woman in America. [Am. Hist.: Allen, 56–57]See: Beauty, Feminine

Miss America

winner of beauty contest; femininity high among virtues desired. [Am. Hist.: Payton, 445]See: Femininity

Miss America

annual beauty contest features wholesome contestants. [Am. Hist.: Allen, 56–57]See: Wholesomeness