American Definition & Meaning
american
- adjective
- of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
- of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas; "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna"
- noun
- a native or inhabitant of the United States
- the English language as used in the United States
- a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country
"American" in song lyrics
See how american is used in real songs:
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"The chemicals, heroin, built to be American"
Apathy — Chemical (J-Zone Remix) -
"The chemicals, heroine, built to be American"
Apathy — Chemical -
"Nuts-hang-us from South American"
Big Tymers — How You Luv That?
Words that rhyme with american
Usage tips for "american"
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