American English
- the English language as spoken and written in the U.S.
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Origin of American English
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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Examples from the Web for american english
Historical Examples
"I don't understand Dutch," answered the new-comer in American-English.
The Chauffeur and the ChaperonC. N. Williamson
His going gives you and the President and everybody a capital chance to help me keep our good American-English understanding.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume IBurton J. Hendrick