Americana

[uh-mer-i-kan-uh, -kah-nuh, -key-nuh]

noun

1. (often used with a plural verb),  books, papers, maps, etc., relating to America, especially to its history, culture, and geography.

2. (used with a singular verb),  a collection of such materials.

Americana

/ əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə /

plural noun

1. objects, such as books, documents, relics, etc, relating to America, esp in the form of a collection

2. all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Americana¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; Americ(a) + -ana

Example Sentences

Camryn Smith and her daughter showed up to snoop around for the deals at the Americana at Brand in Glendale early Friday morning.

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The organisers said there had been "phenomenal UK growth in Americana, rock and country over the past few years".

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Todd Snider, a singer and songwriter beloved in the Americana music scene for his funny yet empathetic portraits of people struggling to survive an uncaring world, died Friday.

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But it is the duo of Shannon and Macfadyen, portraying upright Americana and the American berserk, who are profound and unforgettable.

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“Steak House” is 200 pages of sheer Americana, and a slice of quick-disappearing history.

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