USA

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. United States of America. See United States. Also U.S.A.

2. United States Army. Also U.S.A.

3. Trademark. USA Network: a cable television channel.

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U.S.A. ² American  

1. a trilogy of novels (1939) by John Dos Passos, consisting of The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money.

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USA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. United States Army

2. United States of America (international car registration)

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U.S.A. ² British  

abbreviation

1. United States of America

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Example Sentences

Since the start of the war, the price of PVC used for piping has risen more than 50%, said Rob Cantando, director of national strategic supply chain at Skanska USA Building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He coached for Team USA and threw batting practice there, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He is in the middle of trying to pull off the high-wire act of simultaneously listing his hedge-fund firm and a new closed-end fund focused on individual investors, Pershing Square USA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And, if the Dodgers can match up with Team USA, they can take on the best lineup the other 29 major league teams have to offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“The rowing started today but the old USA seemed to forget to start,” Roger Morris said.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown