Americana

plural noun

Amer·​i·​ca·​na ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nə How to pronounce Americana (audio)
-ˌmər-,
-ˌme-rə-,
-ˈka-nə How to pronounce Americana (audio)
1
: materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture
broadly : things typical of America
2
: American culture
3
: a genre of American music having roots in early folk and country music

Examples of Americana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s much more to see and do in Buellton and Santa Ynez, a slice of Americana that is also wine country. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The capsule collection is composed of three styles that evoke Filson’s Americana, rustic and somewhat rugged spirit. Martino Carrera, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 In the clip, the longtime symbol of working-class Americana contemplates the massive political divide in America that’s developed over the past decade. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024 From $199 per night. BOOK NOW Courtesy of Airbnb Waterfront Getaway Cabin in Vinalhaven, Maine This gorgeous waterfront cabin in Maine has all the Americana features that only true Mainers can cultivate. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Americana 

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Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Americana was in 1841

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

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