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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But then he managed to get booted from even that gig after he scolded Americans for hanging out at the mall instead of studying.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
More than 57 million Americans had already voted early before Tuesday, indicating high engagement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, the hiring rate was little changed at 3.4% in September from 3.3% in August, with about 5.4 million Americans landing new jobs during the month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Healthcare costs are a particular concern as Americans are living longer, and those expenses can add up as people get older.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Several of us saw what the Americans are up to, and an emergency meeting of the Young Egyptian Party was called.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
