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  America

  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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America “America”

The Writers Guild of America has separately sued to block the transaction, claiming the combination of two historic studios would reduce opportunities and pay for writers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

AstraZeneca has made no secret of its push to become a more U.S.-centric company, stepping up investment in America and recently completing a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

But Ron Epstein, an aerospace analyst at Bank of America Securities, says the recent share price swings say more about the market than the company.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Scientists identified more than 100 fossils, including six groups that had never previously been recorded in North America.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

When the family had emigrated to America, they’d claimed her as a daughter to get her into the country.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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

But it’s also important to remember that “America” is all of us, not just a politician or a party or regime.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2024

His version of the number now is in keeping with Fosse’s “America” — told through song and dance.

From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2023

All the primary children would march after the flag, and they were going to sing “America” and “The Star Spangled Banner.”

From Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales by Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James)