American English
/əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
relating to the United States or its people
Practice out loudrelating to the United States or its people
She studies American history.
They serve American food here.
In everyday English, American usually means from the United States. It does not usually mean from any country in North or South America.
American English · American history · American culture · American food
American + noun
be + American
a person from the United States
An American helped us find the station.
Many Americans travel abroad in the summer.
an American from + place
many Americans + verb
the form of English used mainly in the United States
This website teaches American English.
the idea that people can become successful in the United States through hard work
For her, owning a home was part of the American Dream.
made in the United States
This jacket is made in America.