American English

American  

noun

1. the English language as spoken and written in the U.S.

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Etymology

Origin of American English

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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How does american-english compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• British English vs. American English
• Canadian English vs. American English

Example Sentences

In a melodic, chirpy voice, speaking in unaccented American English and calling herself Orphan Ann, D’Aquino did done hundreds of broadcasts for a news and music show called “Zero Hour.”

From Los Angeles Times

He spoke flawless American English, having spent much of his childhood in upstate New York and then attended MIT, where he earned multiple degrees.

From Salon

The conversations were in person among British and American English speakers from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and among various age groups.

From Science Daily

One group commonly misunderstood by voice technology are individuals who speak African American English, or AAE.

From Science Daily

“We would write a scene the way we knew how to write it, in colloquial American English, and then it would be translated into Japanese,” said Black.

From Los Angeles Times