Americana
Americannoun
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(often used with a plural verb) books, papers, maps, etc., relating to America, especially to its history, culture, and geography.
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(used with a singular verb) a collection of such materials.
plural noun
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objects, such as books, documents, relics, etc, relating to America, esp in the form of a collection
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all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants
Etymology
Origin of Americana
Example Sentences
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"Ashley's American flag high heels, denim dress and bright red blouse worn with a bandana around her neck are classic Americana," she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The company initially targeted a $50 price tag for the Americana Edition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Participating bands tend to fall into genres that organizers find engage crowds most, including Bluegrass, rock, blues and Americana.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The grill leans into comfort foods and Americana with crab cakes, spinach artichoke dip, a Lucas-favorite chopped salad, jumbo-prawn cocktails, mac and cheese, and pigs in a blanket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
He spent ample time with me, now during the day, in Room 1936 in the Hotel Americana.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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