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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But then he managed to get booted from even that gig after he scolded Americans for hanging out at the mall instead of studying.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
More than 57 million Americans had already voted early before Tuesday, indicating high engagement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
If it is implemented, an entire generation of Americans could be introduced to share ownership at an early age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Healthcare costs are a particular concern as Americans are living longer, and those expenses can add up as people get older.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Others say the Americans are searching for the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
