American
adjective
of or relating to the United States of America or its inhabitants.
Americans
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pluralof American.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For decades, most Americans felt like the FBI was a reliable law enforcement agency that could be counted on to solve crimes and protect us from some of the worst criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
In August, Americans were still paying high prices for gasoline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
And Asian Americans have extremely elevated rates of certain diseases, including tuberculosis and hepatitis B.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Congresswoman Young Kim, the chairwoman of the subcommittee, opened the hearing by warning Americans: "If you travel to China, Beijing may take you hostage as leverage in diplomatic negotiation."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Others say the Americans are searching for the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
