Americana
Americannoun
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(often used with a plural verb) books, papers, maps, etc., relating to America, especially to its history, culture, and geography.
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(used with a singular verb) a collection of such materials.
plural noun
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objects, such as books, documents, relics, etc, relating to America, esp in the form of a collection
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all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants
Etymology
Origin of Americana
Example Sentences
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Through the decades, the road has grown from an American artifact into a global symbol of small-town Americana.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
FDR’s “arsenal of democracy” produced External link 10 battleships, 27 carriers, 211 submarines, and 310,000 aircraft to help win the war and establish Pax Americana.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
She said she was surprised by the criticism, saying the project is focused on quintessential Americana aimed at inspiring tourism and travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
That led to nearly 50 years of expanding prosperity during the period often described as Pax Americana.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
I'd go to the casinos at the El San Juan and Americana.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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