American English
noun
the English language as spoken and written in the U.S.
QUIZZES
DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?
"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?
Question 1 of 10
decorum
Origin of American English
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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Example sentences from the Web for american english
"I don't understand Dutch," answered the new-comer in American-English.
The Chauffeur and the Chaperon|C. N. WilliamsonHis 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 I|Burton J. Hendrick