American way

noun

Phrases
the American way or less commonly the American Way
: a method or manner of behaving or living that is regarded as distinctively characteristic of the U.S. and representative of its values
… yesterday's politicians metamorphose under the spell of nostalgia and simple ignorance into heroic avatars of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.Gene Lyons

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of American way was in 1837

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“American way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20way. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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