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American
A·mer·i·can A0249800 (ə-mĕr′ĭ-kən)adj.1. Of or relating to the United States of America or its people, language, or culture.2. Of or relating to North or South America, the West Indies, or the Western Hemisphere.3. Of or relating to any of the Native American peoples.4. Indigenous to North or South America. Used of plants and animals.n.1. A native or inhabitant of America.2. A citizen of the United States.3. American English.
A·mer′i·can·ness n.American (əˈmɛrɪkən) adj1. of or relating to the United States of America, its inhabitants, or their form of English2. (Placename) of or relating to the American continentn3. (Placename) a native or citizen of the US4. (Placename) a native or inhabitant of any country of North, Central, or South America5. (Languages) the English language as spoken or written in the United StatesA•mer•i•can (əˈmɛr ɪ kən)
adj. 1. of or pertaining to the United States of America or its inhabitants. 2. of or pertaining to North or South America; of the Western Hemisphere. n. 3. a citizen of the United States of America. 4. a native or inhabitant of the Western Hemisphere. 5. American Indian. 6. American English. [1570–80] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  American - a native or inhabitant of the United StatesU.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular placeAfrican American, African-American, Afro-American, Black American - an American whose ancestors were born in AfricaAsian American - an American who is of Asian descentCreole - a person descended from French ancestors in southern United States (especially Louisiana)Anglo-American - an American who was born in Britain or one whose ancestors were BritishAlabaman, Alabamian - a native or resident of AlabamaAlaskan - a native or resident of AlaskaArizonan, Arizonian - a native or resident of ArizonaArkansan, Arkansawyer - a native or resident of ArkansasBay Stater - a native or resident of MassachusettsBostonian - a native or resident of BostonCalifornian - a native or resident of CaliforniaCarolinian - a native or resident of the CarolinasColoradan - a native or resident of ColoradoConnecticuter - a native or resident of ConnecticutDelawarean, Delawarian - a native or resident of DelawareFloridian - a native or resident of FloridaFranco-American - an American who was born in France or whose ancestors were FrenchGerman American - an American who was born in Germany or whose ancestors were GermanGeorgian - a native or resident of the American state of GeorgiaHawaiian - a native or resident of HawaiiIdahoan - a native or resident of IdahoIllinoisan - a native or resident of IllinoisHoosier, Indianan - a native or resident of IndianaIowan - a native or resident of IowaKansan - a native or resident of KansasBluegrass Stater, Kentuckian - a native or resident of KentuckyLouisianan, Louisianian - a native or resident of LouisianaDown Easter, Mainer - a native or resident of MaineMarylander - a native or resident of MarylandMichigander, Wolverine - a native or resident of MichiganMinnesotan, Gopher - a native or resident of MinnesotaMississippian - a native or resident of MississippiMissourian - a native or resident of MissouriMontanan - a native or resident of MontanaNebraskan, Cornhusker - a native or resident of NebraskaNevadan - a native or resident of NevadaGranite Stater, New Hampshirite - a native or resident of New HampshireGarden Stater, New Jerseyan, New Jerseyite - a native of resident of New JerseyNew Mexican - a native or resident of New MexicoNew Yorker - a native or resident of New York (especially of New York City)North Carolinian, Tarheel - a native or resident of North CarolinaNorth Dakotan - a native or resident of North DakotaOhioan, Buckeye - a native or resident of OhioOklahoman, Sooner - a native or resident of OklahomaOregonian, Beaver - a native or resident of OregonKeystone Stater, Pennsylvanian - a native or resident of PennsylvaniaRhode Islander - a native or resident of Rhode IslandSouth Carolinian - a native or resident of South CarolinaSouth Dakotan - a native or resident of South DakotaTennessean, Volunteer - a native or resident of TennesseeTexan - a native or resident of TexasUtahan - a native or resident of UtahVermonter - a native or resident of VermontVirginian - a native or resident of VirginiaWashingtonian - a native or resident of the state of WashingtonWashingtonian - a native or resident of the city of WashingtonWest Virginian - a native or resident of West Virginia | | 2. |  American - the English language as used in the United StatesAmerican English, American languageEnglish, English language - an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countriesAAVE, African American English, African American Vernacular English, Black English, Black English Vernacular, Black Vernacular, Black Vernacular English, Ebonics - a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States | | 3. | American - a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American countryNorth America - the nations of the North American continent collectivelyCentral America - the nations of Central America collectivelySouth America - the nations of the South American continent collectively; "South America is an important market for goods from the United States"denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular placeCreole - a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin AmericaLatin American, Latino - a native of Latin AmericaNorth American - a native or inhabitant of North AmericaSouth American - a native or inhabitant of South AmericaMesoamerican - a member of one of the various peoples inhabiting MesoamericaWest Indian - a native or inhabitant of the West Indies | | Adj. | 1. |  American - of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream" | | 2. |  American - of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas; "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna" |
Americanadjective1. Yankee or Yank, U.S. the American ambassador at the UNnoun1. Yankee or Yank, Yankee Doodle The 1990 Nobel Prize for medicine was won by two Americans.TranslationsAmerican (əˈmerikən) adjective of or from America. In this dictionary ``American'' refers to American English. 美國的，美洲的 美国的，美洲的 american → 美国人zhCN, 美国的zhCN- How much is the modified American plan? (US)
How much is half board? (UK) → 包早餐和晚餐要多少钱？ - How much is the American plan? (US)
How much is full board? (UK) → 三餐全包要多少钱？
American
American as apple pieExemplary or indicative of American life, interests, or ideals (often stereotypically so). Baseball is as American as apple pie.See also: American, apple, piethe American Dream1. The belief that anyone can succeed (often with an emphasis on material gain) through hard work. The American Dream feels less attainable the more I am crushed by student loans.2. The achievement of wealth and success. After years of hard work, we finally have a big house and successful careers. We're living the American Dream.See also: American, dreambe as American as apple pieTo be exemplary or indicative of American life, interests, or ideals (often stereotypically so). Baseball is as American as apple pie.See also: American, apple, pieas American as mom and apple pieConsidered a core principle, value, belief, belief, characteristic, aspect, etc., of the United States of America or its citizens. Sometimes used sarcastically or ironically. A: "I've never really liked baseball." B: "Really? But it's as American as mom and apple pie!" It doesn't surprise me at all that their tax overhaul would turn out this ridiculous—after all, convoluted taxes are as American as mom and apple pie.See also: American, and, apple, mom, pieas American as motherhood and apple pieConsidered a core principle, value, belief, belief, characteristic, aspect, etc., of the United States of America or its citizens. Sometimes used sarcastically or ironically. A: "I've never really liked baseball." B: "Really? But it's as American as motherhood and apple pie!" It doesn't surprise me at all that their tax overhaul would turn out this ridiculous—after all, convoluted taxes are as American as motherhood and apple pie.See also: American, and, apple, motherhood, pie*American as apple pieCliché quintessential American. (*Also: as ~.) A small house with a white picket fence is supposed to be as American as apple pie.See also: American, apple, pieAmerican dreamthe idealistic notion that Americans are preoccupied with obtaining certain materialistic goals. The American dream of home ownership, a car in the garage, and a chicken in every pot started in the early thirties.See also: American, dreamAmerican as apple pie If something or someone is as American as apple pie, they are typical of the American way of life. Jeans are as American as apple pie and old jeans show a touch of class. Note: Apple pie is a traditional dessert that is thought of as typically American. See also: American, apple, piethe American dream COMMON The American dream is the idea that anybody can be successful in life, even if they are born poor. Part of the American dream is building a new business that creates jobs and financial independence.See also: American, dreamas American as apple pie typically American in character. 1995 New York Times Magazine To reward people for something beyond merit is American as apple pie. See also: American, apple, piethe American dream the ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved.See also: American, dreamas Aˌmerican as apple ˈpie used to say that something is typical of America: For me, baseball is as American as apple pie.See also: American, apple, pieTruth, justice, and the American Way and TJATAW phr. & comp. abb. a phrase said in response to impassioned declarations about almost anything. (This phrase was used to introduce the Superman radio and television programs.) Sure, Mom and apple pie, as well as TJATAW. See also: American, and, wayAmerican dream, theThe image of prosperity, achievable through hard work. A political cliché invoked by candidates, it was used by Alexis de Tocqueville in Democracy in America (1835) but may be even older. In 1975 psychoanalyst David Abrahansen was quoted as saying, “The American dream is in part responsible for a great deal of crime and violence, because people feel that the country owes them not only a living but a good living.” A similar cliché of even less precise definition is the American way, evoking an image of democracy, fairness, and other desirable traits.See also: AmericanFinancialSeeAmerican optionAcronymsSeeAMAmerican
Related to American: American eagle, delta, American ExpressSynonyms for Americanadj Yankee or YankSynonymsnoun Yankee or YankSynonyms- Yankee or Yank
- Yankee Doodle
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