American
adjective
of or relating to the United States of America or its inhabitants.
Americans
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pluralof American.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The better explanation is an unusual combination among younger Americans: culturally progressive values alongside renewed material insecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
For a half-century, Congress has been offering middle- and working-class Americans options for tax-advantaged individual retirement savings, largely to compensate for the disappearance of traditional pensions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
This is also an administration that very much wants Americans thinking harder about their food.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Big picture: High inflation has hurt Americans by raising the cost of living, but a low unemployment rate and a low layoff rate have given people the confidence to keep spending like they normally do.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Next to unconfirmed news of Dr. Kane, Americans read speculation of another kind.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
