New English

noun

1. Modern English.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New English¹

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Example Sentences

The book banned then was New English Canaan.

From Slate

A new English cricket season is almost upon us but, once again, as we count down to the start of the opening round of County Championship games, the same old question has to be asked - can anyone stop Surrey?

From BBC

Meanwhile, historian David Olusoga said "this is a team that is redefining a new English identity".

From BBC

On April 5, 1971 — the start of a new English tax year — the Rolling Stones fled to the south of France, where Keith Richards rented the Belle Époque Villa Nellcôte at the base of the Cap Ferrat peninsula.

From Salon

Citizenship and Immigration Services is testing out a new English section, which requires applicants to be able to describe pictures, and a new multiple choice format for the civics questions.

From Washington Times