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  noun

  United States.
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  “America”

  An American patriotic hymn from the nineteenth century, sung to the tune of the national anthem of Great Britain, “God Save the Queen.” It begins, “My country, 'tis of thee.”

America

American  

[uh-mer-i-kuh] / əˈmɛr ɪ kə /

noun

1. United States.

2. North America.

3. South America.

4. Also called the Americas.  North and South America considered together.

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America British  

/ əˈmɛrɪkə /

noun

1. short for the United States of America

2. Also called: the Americas.  the American continent, including North, South, and Central America

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“America” Cultural  

1. An American patriotic hymn from the nineteenth century, sung to the tune of the national anthem of Great Britain, “God Save the Queen.” It begins, “My country, 'tis of thee.”

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Usage

Spelling tips for America It can be difficult to remember how to spell the word America because it’s a place name that’s thought to be derived from a person’s name (Amerigo Vespucci). How to spell America: To remember how to spell America, think of a woman named Erica introducing herself: “Hi, I am Erica.”

Etymology

Origin of America

C16: from Americus , Latin form of Amerigo ; after Amerigo _Vespucci

Example Sentences

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High demand for homes in Peabody is one reason its 01960 ZIP Code is the “hottest” in America right now, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Zhang hopes to export 40,000 bikes to Europe in 2027, while rival manufacturer Shineray sells 90 percent of its low-end models to South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Sales in North America and international developed markets—both bigger revenue generators—declined in the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

After leaving Wolves, he finished his playing career in North America, including spells at Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Sting.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Elisha was arguably the most famous man in America.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

And finally, lovers of Maurizio Cattelan’s “America”, rejoice.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2025

The artist initially intended to create five matching versions of his toilet, which he titled “America” as a way to question which spaces in a museum get deemed sacred versus profane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

Rivera was said to dazzle in dance-heavy musical numbers like “America” in “West Side Story,” “One Boy” and “Spanish Rose” in “Bye Bye Birdie,” and “All That Jazz” in “Chicago.”

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024

“America” is one of the closing tracks on “Renaissance,” Beyoncé’s seventh solo studio album, the one where she surveys the stakes and concludes they’re too damn high.

From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2022

In “America” Blake’s outlines are put in with a thick strong line, a singularly happy method of expressing the bold designs.

From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene