Early American

adjective

1. (of furniture, buildings, utensils, etc.) built or made in the U.S. in the colonial period or somewhat later.
2. built or made in imitation of works of this period.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Early American¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The Early American kitchen was the most important room in the house.

From Project Gutenberg

Contains numerous contributions by Rafinesque and other celebrated early American Scientists.

From Project Gutenberg