American eagle

American

noun

the bald eagle, especially as depicted on the great seal of the U.S.

American eagle British

noun

the bald eagle, esp when depicted as the national emblem of the US

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Etymology

Origin of American eagle

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

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The lasting images were of a dark American eagle pitted against a bright red Chinese dragon and of ping-pong tables symbolizing both diplomacy and the quest for superiority.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

The Double Eagle has an image of Liberty on one side and an American eagle on the other.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2021

Following a suggestion by backup crew member Jim Lovell, Collins sought to incorporate the American eagle into the emblem.

From Scientific American • Apr. 28, 2021

There are people dressed up as Abraham Lincoln and an American eagle and a giant gaudy Trump painting.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2019

Sewn on the back of the jacket was a replica of the American eagle on the dollar bill.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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